Ruth

The book of Ruth touched my heart deeply! I have more notes and thoughts to share regarding this fabulous book! For this assignment though I only did the Point of Passion aspect and looked at Ruth through the eyes of an oppressed woman. I also personally responded to one (of the many!) revelations I took away!Enjoy!

Oppressed women would really be able to connect with the story of Naomi throughout the story of Ruth. I believe that Naomi ended up in Moab because of the disobedience and lack of faith her husband, Elimelech. His sin greatly effects Naomi; but it is out of her hands. She finds herself in a foreign land with foreign gods. She becomes widowed and childless with. All hope seems to be gone. (Ruth 1:5) She has a choice though. Will she choose to turn back to the Lord; despite her heart retching circumstances, and trust God. In difficult times when the choices of others effects us deeply, will we choose to carry on in our journeys of faithfulness to God? Naomi’s story shows us how God turns ashes into beauty!

Oh my goodness I love the book of Ruth! There’s so much I’m going to take away from this book about covenants, commitment, integrity, discipleship, and obedience. But for right now, I want to focus on the incredible example Ruth displays as she relentlessly chooses obedience over comfort or her understanding. It’s amazing to me how Ruth fully obeys Naomi about going to the threshing floor to see Boaz. (Ruth 3:5-9) Ruth wouldn't have understood the significance or cultural meaning of what Naomi was telling her to do. But in full submission and obedience she simply said “yes.” In my relationship with Jesus I don’t want to be a doubting daughter, always needing clarification or understanding before I obey. I want to be quick to respond in obedience to the commands of God. This heart attitude of “…all that you tell me I will do.”(Ruth 3:5) exemplifies a deep trust in Naomi. Lord, make my trust go deeper in you! I want to be full of trust so that I can say “yes” to anything you’re calling me to!