Ruth is one of my favorite books of the bible. The story of a young widow, leaving all that she is comfortable with to follow after a God she barely knows.
Naomi and Ruth find themselves back in Naomi’s home town. Naomi is devastated by what life has brought her… the death of not only her husband, but her two sons as well.
In a time when women were not allowed to “fend for themselves,” the loss of all the males in the family brought on additional hardship.
Ruth steps up and decides to put herself at risk and glean in the fields. Picking up the scraps that the harvesters have left behind.
Boaz notices the commitment of this young girl to her mother in law and how hard she works and gives her special privileges.
Later Ruth offers herself at the feet of Boaz and becomes his wife… the mother of Jesse, the great grandmother of David.
Soothing Psalms
Psalms 83:18
May they know that you alone—whose name is Yahweh—are the Most High over all the earth!
The Lord works in amazing way and can change the course of any human plan. Be patient and trust him, because his vindication is coming.
This brings me peace… The story of Ruth reminds me that my hard work and commitment to those I love have not gone unnoticed. As I continue to offer myself at the feet of Jesus he will cover me and protect me. He does indeed work in amazing ways and can change the course of any human plan in an instant.
We never really know the outcome of our actions, but we can be sure that if they are placed at the feet of our savior they will be made to be more than we could ever hope or imagine.
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