If you identify with her, read on. He saw what had happened to her yes, he even allowed it , but he never lost track of his loving purpose for her life. Naomi saw in the natural that blessing and fulfillment were no longer an option. Hope had died with her husband and sons; there had not even been grandchildren. Ruth found favor and the two women were able to eat and survive. Still, God had more in mind than survival. When Naomi finally recognized that Boaz provided real hope she believed it was for Ruth.
According to the customs of the time, as a close relative, Boaz could marry Ruth and take possession of their family land. Boaz was receptive and honored. The two did marry and he, Ruth and Naomi all experienced restoration they could not have dreamed of. If you have never read the book of Ruth, go do so now. It is only 4 brief chapters and is a very beautiful story.
In the end, Naomi got her real name back. Boaz and Ruth had a child; Naomi had a grandson. So it was. Naomi helped to raise that son. He was counted as her own son. Looking at your life realistically, are there events that are a done deal?
No way to reverse in the natural? No way to get past? And now I am proposing that you identify with her restoration. She was pretty realistic in assessing her life. She was resigned to disappointment. She considered that He is sovereign and could have had the sojourn to Moab turn out differently. He cares about what happens to you. So, Ruth went with Mara to her hometown, where kinsman Boaz tenderly took Ruth as his wife. Like Mara, our children at NV have endured such great loss and hurt that many of them once thought they had been forgotten by God.
Yet, we know that He has not forgotten them. They are no longer orphans, because he has restored them to a family and given them a place to belong. Turning bitterness to beauty… this restoring love of God has not changed in the 3, years since the book of Ruth was written. The semi-arid region around Maai Mahiu has no major sustainable industry presently, with a majority of local commerce carried out through small roadside businesses that cater to long haul truckers and other drivers passing on the highway.
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