The LORD protects me from all danger; I will never be afraid.
Psalm 27:1
Then she said, "Behold, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and her gods; return after your sister-in-law." Ruth 1:15
Because of famine Naomi, her
husband and sons left the land of Judah for Moab. While there
her husband died and her sons married; two years later her sons
died. She was left with Orpah and Ruth, her daughters-in-law,
in a land not her own. She decided to go home. Orpah and Ruth
went with her and along the way Naomi told them to go back to
their land and family because she was old she couldn't offer them
anything. Orpah returned home, but Ruth refused. She chose to
adopt Naomi's land, people and God.
Have you said no to God because you can't walk away from the land,
people and god's that you have grown accustomed to, afraid to
go the a strange new land of experience.
Ruth was scared too, but loved and trusted Naomi. She knew that
what caused Naomi to be who she was, waited for her in this new
land. Refusing to go where the Lord is leading because we are
comfortable with what we have known causes us to miss out on new
discoveries and blessings.
Because Ruth went, she met and married a great man. He not only
provided for Ruth and Naomi, but also was part of the lineage
of Jesus. Ruth, a foreigner, became part of something that would
forever change this world.
Step out in faith, go to a new land, meet new people and see what
the Lord has in store for you.
Past Lighthouse Living Entries:
February 24, 2010 Face To Face
February 17, 2010 Drifting With Purpose
January 27, 2010 Perfected In Obedience
January 20, 2010 Building Plan
December 16, 2009 Say It Loud And Proud
December 2, 2009 On Or Through
November 25, 2009 A Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
November 18, 2009 The Veil Was Torn
October 28, 2009 Sing A New Song
October 21, 2009 A Time of Change
October 14, 2009 WDJD, not WWJD
October 7, 2009 Follow The Signs
September 30, 2009 Walk The Word
September 23, 2009 Are You Resting?
September 16, 2009 Not A Nothing
September 2, 2009 A Cracked Pot
August 12, 2009 Disappointment
July 22, 2009 What's In Your Wagon?
July 8, 2009 Let There Be Light
June 24, 2009 Feast During Famine