15He shall be to you a restorer of life and a nourisher of your old age, for your daughter-in-law who loves you, who is more to you than seven sons, has given birth to him.”
Man, this is my fourth time going through this book of the Bible and I’m still not tired of it. I love how Naomi returns saying “…I went away full, but the Lord has brought me back empty.”
But not too long later Ruth is returning to her wth hands full of barley (and a promise for a family redeemer) and says “He(Boaz) said to me ‘do not rerun to your mother-in-law empty handed.”
Man, if this Book isn’t full of God’s redemption I don’t know what is.
“33 Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” 34 Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God—I say this to your shame”. I feel like these verses sort of summarize the problems in Judges. And Naomi and Ruth were mindful of God – not ignorant. They were not cunning in a more conniving way to meet their needs like Tamar. They followed God’s laws for their protection. Then centuries later Paul is still calling God’s people to commit themselves (and us too) to knowing God and his ways and respecting Him. I love the harmony of God’s Word! Centuries of showing us again and again who God is and what He expects of us
It is so refreshing to read Ruth after reading Judges. I am in tears at the goodness of God as he showers Ruth & Naomi with blessings after the hard hard life they’ve led! May our actions reflect the heart of the Father as Ruth’s did – and she wasn’t even an Israelite! She was a foreigner! Hope for all of us that despite whether we accepted Christ 20 years or 20 minutes ago, He is FOR us and will shower us with love and redemption when we submit our lives to His will.
This, then, is the Gospel. The “good news” so to speak: “that Christ died for our sins … that he was buried … that he was raised on the third day … that he appeared to [many people after He was resurrected]”.
Today this scripture stood out to me.., it reminds me that God is faithful even though we may not see it, and he won’t change his plan if we get a little emotional about things.
It seemed like a raw deal, but she didn’t return empty like she perceived and what followed after (remembering we know the outcome, she didn’t at the time and was walking through what seemed to be a hopeless broken situation)
It’s beautiful, God is good and faithful in our lives and situation and brings to mind “humble yourself under the mighty hand of God and he will lift you up in due time”
19 So the two of them went on until they came to Bethlehem. And when they came to Bethlehem, the whole town was stirred because of them. And the women said, “Is this Naomi?” 20 She said to them, “Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me. 21 I went away full, and the Lord has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi, when the Lord has testified against me and the Almighty has brought calamity upon me?”
I was reminded today of God’s sovereignty. The story of Ruth was a map of just how God will direct our steps when we submit to His will. All we need to do is trust Him. He has such amazing plans for His people. We need not fear the future. Making what seems to be the smallest of decisions can be the seed that leads to the greatest journey…When we submit our lives to Him!
Ruth was:Loyal (1:16) hard working (2:2) faithful (2:7), grateful (2:10), humble (2:13) thoughtful (2:18) submissive (3:5) loving with an unusual kind of love (4:15) that she earned her reputation in a foreign land (3:11)…
In the end, God rewarded her character and accomplished His purpose through her! Amazing!
Lord, I long for the same to happen to my life! By Your Grace and through Your Spirit, help me to live my life like Ruth! in Jesus Name! Amen! :)
I wish we could know more about how Ruth was feeling. Was she scared out of her mind to go to Boaz? Was she ever lonely? Even though she was following Naomi’s directions, her actions were quite bold for a young woman in that culture.
oh, yes. it is good to know that there were god fearing people among all those who just did as they saw fit. Those who honored the Covenant and lived their lives unselfishly. God dod his work through these people too, amidst chaos and lawlessness. through this line came king David and ultimately our Lord Jesus!
I think Ruth’s obedience is in such contrast to the choices of the people in yesterday’s reading. Rather than doing what was right in her own eyes, she followed the Lord’s direction for her life. Boaz’s protection of Ruth is in such stark contrast to the Levite tossing his concubine out the front door, AND Ruth’s faithfulness to her first husband and his family, even after his death, is in such contrast to the cheating concubine. While I am not saying concubine’s punishment was just by any means, her choices prior to that gross injustice were selfish not self-sacrificing. Her indulgence cheapened her marriage, which lead to the Levite completely disrespecting her. But, Ruth’s choices won the respect of Boaz before he even took her as his wife. I think that can teach us a lot as women. I really struggled with yesterday’s reading and the mistreatment of the concubine, but if nothing else, it shows us that self-indulgence not only opens the door to other, greater sins but creates a culture of disrespect, for both men and women. As I think about the people I respect, most of them aren’t perfect but they have lived lives that have overcome huge obstacles through self-sacrifice and dependence on God, not through the traits displayed in Judges (indulgence, infidelity, inebriation, cruelty, bullying, hate, or cowardice.) The choices that made Boaz and Ruth’s relationship so admirable shine a light on the choices that made the Levite and the concubine’s marriage so horrifying.
Yes. Totally agree. We see in yesterday’s reading a marriage gone completely awry, leaving us puzzled and horrified. But God! Today’s reading gives hope that He can redeem our lives from the pit, if only we submit to His will and act accordingly to His ways. This is such a great book! I just wish Ruth was longer.
(Is anyone else kind of amazed and a little envious that a woman could have such a great relationship with her mother in law??)
I love Paul’s comment about not being deceived – bad company ruins good morals. This is so true. A friend who had a huge influence on me as a young Christian (didn’t lead me to the faith, but helped me in my growing into a deeper faith) has recently walked away from the faith after befriending a lot of atheists. Devastating.
I love Ruth as well! So refreshing after yesterday’s readings where women were dishonored and demeaned. Naomi and Boaz’s love story is tender and thoughtful.
Love the story of ruth! I was struck by something new today that I didn’t know before. Boaz seemed to imply that ruth was much younger than he when he said that she had done such a great service to Naomi – by coming with her and leaving her family, and now by not marrying the younger men. I was amazed this time reading through at Ruth’s submission to God and that she was willing to live life not for her own pleasure, but for the pleasure of God and her mother-in-law. If only we all lived this way. The world would surely see a difference in us.
For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. – 1 Corinthians 15:21 ♥️
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Where you go I shall go, your God will be my God
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“Bad company corrupts good morals”
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34Wake up from your drunken stupor, as is right, and do not go on sinning. For some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.
15He shall be to you a restorer of life and a nourisher of your old age,
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By the GRACE of God I am what I am
34Wake up from your drunken stupor, as is right, and do not go on sinning. For some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.
May the realization that some have no knowledge of God wake us up from an earthly drunken stupor to think on heavenly realities.
26The last enemy to be destroyed is death. -ellie
15He shall be to you a restorer of life and a nourisher of your old age, for your daughter-in-law who loves you, who is more to you than seven sons, has given birth to him.”
Man, this is my fourth time going through this book of the Bible and I’m still not tired of it. I love how Naomi returns saying “…I went away full, but the Lord has brought me back empty.”
But not too long later Ruth is returning to her wth hands full of barley (and a promise for a family redeemer) and says “He(Boaz) said to me ‘do not rerun to your mother-in-law empty handed.”
Man, if this Book isn’t full of God’s redemption I don’t know what is.
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“33 Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” 34 Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God—I say this to your shame”. I feel like these verses sort of summarize the problems in Judges. And Naomi and Ruth were mindful of God – not ignorant. They were not cunning in a more conniving way to meet their needs like Tamar. They followed God’s laws for their protection. Then centuries later Paul is still calling God’s people to commit themselves (and us too) to knowing God and his ways and respecting Him. I love the harmony of God’s Word! Centuries of showing us again and again who God is and what He expects of us
I love reading about Ruth! So blessed by this story!
It is so refreshing to read Ruth after reading Judges. I am in tears at the goodness of God as he showers Ruth & Naomi with blessings after the hard hard life they’ve led! May our actions reflect the heart of the Father as Ruth’s did – and she wasn’t even an Israelite! She was a foreigner! Hope for all of us that despite whether we accepted Christ 20 years or 20 minutes ago, He is FOR us and will shower us with love and redemption when we submit our lives to His will.
http://www.shmoop.com/ruth/chapter-3-summary.html
some helpful explaining :)
Please pray for me
Of course!
YES! may God give you EXACTLY what you need!
1 Cor 15:22 “For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive”. Such a simple statement. Yet, if it is true, what profound truth.
Yes I love the parallel and the truth in this statement! The Word is so beautiful!
This, then, is the Gospel. The “good news” so to speak: “that Christ died for our sins … that he was buried … that he was raised on the third day … that he appeared to [many people after He was resurrected]”.
I love the book of Ruth!
Today this scripture stood out to me.., it reminds me that God is faithful even though we may not see it, and he won’t change his plan if we get a little emotional about things.
It seemed like a raw deal, but she didn’t return empty like she perceived and what followed after (remembering we know the outcome, she didn’t at the time and was walking through what seemed to be a hopeless broken situation)
It’s beautiful, God is good and faithful in our lives and situation and brings to mind “humble yourself under the mighty hand of God and he will lift you up in due time”
19 So the two of them went on until they came to Bethlehem. And when they came to Bethlehem, the whole town was stirred because of them. And the women said, “Is this Naomi?” 20 She said to them, “Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me. 21 I went away full, and the Lord has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi, when the Lord has testified against me and the Almighty has brought calamity upon me?”
I was reminded today of God’s sovereignty. The story of Ruth was a map of just how God will direct our steps when we submit to His will. All we need to do is trust Him. He has such amazing plans for His people. We need not fear the future. Making what seems to be the smallest of decisions can be the seed that leads to the greatest journey…When we submit our lives to Him!
Amen amen amen!!
Ruth was:Loyal (1:16) hard working (2:2) faithful (2:7), grateful (2:10), humble (2:13) thoughtful (2:18) submissive (3:5) loving with an unusual kind of love (4:15) that she earned her reputation in a foreign land (3:11)…
In the end, God rewarded her character and accomplished His purpose through her! Amazing!
Lord, I long for the same to happen to my life! By Your Grace and through Your Spirit, help me to live my life like Ruth! in Jesus Name! Amen! :)
Dead people don’t get mad, jealous or offended…. “I die everyday.” 1 Cor 15:31
I wish we could know more about how Ruth was feeling. Was she scared out of her mind to go to Boaz? Was she ever lonely? Even though she was following Naomi’s directions, her actions were quite bold for a young woman in that culture.
Yes let’s live as Ruth. Faithful, humble, hardworking
oh, yes. it is good to know that there were god fearing people among all those who just did as they saw fit. Those who honored the Covenant and lived their lives unselfishly. God dod his work through these people too, amidst chaos and lawlessness. through this line came king David and ultimately our Lord Jesus!
I think Ruth’s obedience is in such contrast to the choices of the people in yesterday’s reading. Rather than doing what was right in her own eyes, she followed the Lord’s direction for her life. Boaz’s protection of Ruth is in such stark contrast to the Levite tossing his concubine out the front door, AND Ruth’s faithfulness to her first husband and his family, even after his death, is in such contrast to the cheating concubine. While I am not saying concubine’s punishment was just by any means, her choices prior to that gross injustice were selfish not self-sacrificing. Her indulgence cheapened her marriage, which lead to the Levite completely disrespecting her. But, Ruth’s choices won the respect of Boaz before he even took her as his wife. I think that can teach us a lot as women. I really struggled with yesterday’s reading and the mistreatment of the concubine, but if nothing else, it shows us that self-indulgence not only opens the door to other, greater sins but creates a culture of disrespect, for both men and women. As I think about the people I respect, most of them aren’t perfect but they have lived lives that have overcome huge obstacles through self-sacrifice and dependence on God, not through the traits displayed in Judges (indulgence, infidelity, inebriation, cruelty, bullying, hate, or cowardice.) The choices that made Boaz and Ruth’s relationship so admirable shine a light on the choices that made the Levite and the concubine’s marriage so horrifying.
I appreciate these thoughts!
Thank you for your insight. The readings yesterday and today were such a stark contrast to each other but your thoughts helped to bring them together.
Beautiful, thanks for sharing
Yes. Totally agree. We see in yesterday’s reading a marriage gone completely awry, leaving us puzzled and horrified. But God! Today’s reading gives hope that He can redeem our lives from the pit, if only we submit to His will and act accordingly to His ways. This is such a great book! I just wish Ruth was longer.
me too,i feel like ruth is such a good example for women
What a breath of fresh air.
(Is anyone else kind of amazed and a little envious that a woman could have such a great relationship with her mother in law??)
I love Paul’s comment about not being deceived – bad company ruins good morals. This is so true. A friend who had a huge influence on me as a young Christian (didn’t lead me to the faith, but helped me in my growing into a deeper faith) has recently walked away from the faith after befriending a lot of atheists. Devastating.
So sad. I pray she turns back to the truth!
I love Ruth as well! So refreshing after yesterday’s readings where women were dishonored and demeaned. Naomi and Boaz’s love story is tender and thoughtful.
It’s like he was not only her kinsman redeemer, but for all the women before her!
Love the story of ruth! I was struck by something new today that I didn’t know before. Boaz seemed to imply that ruth was much younger than he when he said that she had done such a great service to Naomi – by coming with her and leaving her family, and now by not marrying the younger men. I was amazed this time reading through at Ruth’s submission to God and that she was willing to live life not for her own pleasure, but for the pleasure of God and her mother-in-law. If only we all lived this way. The world would surely see a difference in us.
absolutely!