The brief and beautiful narrative of the Book of Ruth, in the Holy Bible, is an illustration of God’s perfect love, and what He will do for the helpless and hopeless when they wholeheartedly turn to Him.
Wise Beyond Her Years
Ruth is one of the few biblical characters who made life-changing choices in the midst of severe trials, and got it right each time. We can learn a great deal from this young woman’s example.
Read the Holy Spirit’s four page summary of her epic journey from Moab, Israel’s sworn enemies, through tragedy, death, and despair; to be engrafted into the lineage that led directly to The Messiah: The LORD Jesus Christ.
You will see yourself reflected in the characters of Ruth’s story, and perhaps also a glimpse of your new life in Christ.
Repent or Perish
First notice the folly of Naomi’s husband, Elimelech. They dwelt in Bethlehem, the heart of Israel, a mere generation or two after Joshua’s miraculous crossing of the Jordan.
It was The Promised Land, flowing with milk and honey. But the bounty dried up because Israel lost faith in God’s Promises. A terrible famine came on the nation.
Instead of repenting and getting right with God, this foolish man decided to run away, taking his wife and sons to enemy territory in search of food.