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The book of Ruth in the Bible is a story of God's grace in the midst of difficult circumstances and Ruth and Naomi are at the heart of this particular story. Their lives occurred during the time of judges - a period of disobedience, idolatry, and violence. Even in times of crisis and deepest despair, there are those who follow God and through whom God works. Naomi was one of those even though she endured great hard ship. She loved and cared for Ruth, her widowed daughter-in-law. Ruth loved Naomi and was drawn to her and to the God Naomi worshiped. ". . . Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God." (Ruth 1:16). Naomi's life was a powerful witness to the reality of God.
Ruth and Naomi's story is one of faithfulness, kindness, integrity, protection, and blessing. Join us today as Frann takes us deeper into this story. Then read it for yourself and be encouraged that God is at work in the world, and he wants to use you. God could use you, as he used Naomi, to bring family and friends to him.
Lesson from Ruth and Naomi's lives:
God's living presence in a relationship overcomes differences that might otherwise create division and disharmony.
Romans 8:28:
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of
those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.
Philippians 4:8
8 Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble,
whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is
admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
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Source: Life Application Bible NIV, Summary of the Book fo Ruth and Profile of Ruth and Naomi
