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What is the trouble in your home?
The story of the Book of Ruth begins in the country of Moab near the Dead Sea. It takes place during the period of Judges at a time of great failure and struggle for the people of Israel. A horrible drought forced a woman named Naomi and her husband to leave Moab for Jerusalem. When they arrive Naomi’s husband dies. Her two sons both marry. One of her daughters-in-law is a young woman named Ruth. Soon after they marry, both of Ruth’s sons die. Are you getting the picture? Naomi is left alone but Ruth stays with her and they travel together to Jerusalem. Ruth eventually remarries to a wealthy landowner named Boaz. They have children and their family provides ultimately to the lineage of Christ!
First, as we compare our stories of distress in our own homes, we can learn from Ruth the importance of being bold and courageous. After her husband died and she didn’t know what to do she found courage in the Lord to boldly pursue what she felt was right in the sight of the Lord!
As you set this time aside now to listen to the audio prayer, first pause as you reflect on perhaps one thing that concerns you most about your home right now?
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We all have conflict in the home at times don’t we? It can be conflict between you and your spouse, with the children, or even in-laws. We can learn a lot about finding hope in our home from the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament. It was written to the people of Israel during a difficult time in their history. The book teaches us all that sincere love often requires sacrifice. We can learn from Ruth’s story that obedience in everyday life pleases God. We can learn about the loving, faithful nature of God in times of trouble. You can also see examples of how God responds to His people’s cry and then watch as He responds. God cares for you and the outcasts of our society. If you don’t feel hope in your home don’t despair…together lets learn from Naomi and Ruth how to find hope again.
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