Day 97

Ruth 1:1-4:12.  “Not Overlooked”

         The book of Ruth is deeply admired by many for its literary style.  It is a beautiful story of love and devotion.
         Ruth is an amazing young woman of tremendous character.  She has displayed kindness and loyalty to Naomi as she leaves behind the security of her own land, the familiarity of her own customs, the simplicity of her own religion, the refuge of her own family and friends, and everything she has known.  She vows she will “not allow anything but death to separate us” (1:17). 
         Ruth humbly goes to work in the field for Naomi.  Ruth wants the best for Naomi, and she works to accomplish that.  Ruth’s life is full of integrity and God recognizes it as He provides for her in a wonderful way.
         Ruth came to Bethlehem as a poor widow, and even worse a despised Moabite.  Yet she becomes prosperous through the marriage to Boaz.  She also becomes the great-grandmother to the great King David.  Furthermore, she is listed in the lineage of Jesus Christ (Matt. 1:5).  God honors the humble servant.

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?