I have just finished studying the book of Ruth, David Atkinson's book on this lovely story is very helpful.says,''If there is one theme more than any other which dominates the book of Ruth ,it is that of the over-ruling providence of God,and our human dependence on Him.God is the source of
life,and its blessings ,are a gift from His hand''So we have two things that he mentions that are very important for us to bear in mind.As to the providence of God D A,writes of the certainty,delight,and the security of this wonderful
doctrine.Now in the book of Ruth,we have many sad things recorded, famine, upheaval,death, Naomi ,Ruths mother-in-law,experiences so much sadness,at one stage she delares call me not Naomi[meaning pleasant ],but
call me Mara[meaning bitter],but she does not stop there she declares,''For the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me''.She still believed in God
and His sovereign providence ,even though it was a bitter pill to swallow.
Do not be fooled by those who tell you a distorted view of what it means to be a follower of Jesus,it is the way of the cross that leads home.
A prayer
Dear God help us keep believing and trusting in our times when we experience that which is bitter in Jesus name Amen.
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