Ruth, a young woman who never gave up
Has life ever thrown you off balance?
Are you facing any challenges ? Does life sometimes not make sense?
Have you ever cried out “Why did this happen to me? “or “What do I do now?”
Ruth is a story in the Bible that will give you incredible hope when life is full of change and challenges.
Ruth’s story isn’t a dramatic Bible story like the Red Sea parting, or of being swallowed and spat out by a whale, or even of blowing a trumpet and seeing fortress walls fall. It is though one that we can all relate to. Ruth faced unexpected tough challenges that required her to make hard, difficult and alone decisions.
Ruth and her mother-in-law Naomi lives were upended when their husbands both died. They were tossed not only into immense grief, but also the loss of provision and security. They were now both facing a very uncertain future.
As we read through the book of Ruth we journey through the unfolding story of how God cared about their “anguish” and led Ruth and Naomi to a place of security, provision and generosity for them both. He brought them to a safe place, and He will bring you to a safe place too as you give him your cares and anxieties and put your trust in Him.
Ruth chose to go with Naomi back to her home town in Israel and began working in the barley fields to provide for them both. She was noticed by Boaz . Gods plan unfolded before them. She married Boaz, found love again, became a mother, and secured a blessed future for Naomi and herself. Naomi and Ruths financial security and future were now cared for as Boaz was a wealthy man. Naomi became a grandmother, and could love and cherish a grandchild after her great loss of her husband and her two sons.
Ruth and Boaz’s child Obed became part of the lineage to Jesus.
God rescued Ruth and Naomi from anguish into joy.
God is so kind, compassionate and faithful, and near to us when we are in distress, when we are feeling life is unfair. Gods word says many times that He attends to our hearts cry because He loves us as daughters and extends to us compassion, unconditional and unmerited love because He is a good, generous and powerful Heavenly Father.
The waiting for the turn around or solution to come is the hard part. You might have to wait a little longer than you thought or hoped for circumsatances to turn around or change , but God will not be late. Don’t give up as you wait. Choose to wait on God and trust Him to do it.
God will come through for you.
Whatever you are facing don’t lose heart. Embrace God.
Trust God. He is working in ways you can’t see.
Keep faith in your heart and in His promises.
Keep moving forward. Keep loving and serving others.
Keep surrounded by and in Gods beautiful extravagant love for you.
Ask God is there anything you need to do (like Ruth went to the Barley fields, and because of this she met Boaz ;their provider.)
Hope simply says “I believe something good can and will happen.”
There is a God of HOPE and LOVE listening to your prayers. He will answer.
Enjoy reading the book of Ruth
Ps 37:7-8 says “I will be glad and rejoice in your unfailing love, for you have seen my troubles, and you care about the anguish of my soul.”
Ps 30:5 “Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
Romans 8:28 “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to the purpose for them.”
X Linda
#nevergiveup