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Yet God did—His providence is supreme. Not one atom of the universe is beyond His reach. I expect that Ruth did not understand the expanse of The One True Living God when she proclaimed that Naomi’s God would be her God.
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This genealogy is one of the many evidences that God exactly uses broken people; especially those who have come repentantly to him for healing and restoration. He does his best work through these humble saints.
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I grew up in a small town. One of the realities is that more than just your parents keep track of you. I can remember thinking, “I can’t get away with anything!” Tight knit communities do more than keep track of each other’s kids. They experience the ups and downs of life together.
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In marriage the creation of the covenant is communal. The proclamation is public. The witnesses are doing much more than the witnessing of a contract. It is the nothing short of declaring that two have set themselves on a journey of becoming one.
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Of course, all of this is from God. His grace is what allows us the ability for any good. Our celebration is first one of praise to God. Let’s not stop there, let’s celebrate obedience!
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What people in your life have demonstrated this “look of love” to you? Thank God for them. How might you be demonstrating the same for others?
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Fulfilling the Law in a vacuum results in a society of legalism, complete with its own vacuum of caring. When we see the Law as an expression of caring for ourselves and others, that care will flow outward. The evidence of people obeying the Law is love.
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When you find yourself in a situation of discernment, there is a path. This path is called prayer and counsel. First, spend time with God in prayer and study His Word. Second, seek the counsel of godly people. It’s important to not skip step one.
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We all need to know God’s Word. That is step one. Step two is doing God’s Word. Taking action requires courage and confidence. To be clear, having a spirit of courage comes through prayer and the very Spirit of God living in us.
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God has a few “processes and plans” in Holy Scripture. Are there any that you need to take Action regarding? If you are not aware of any, sit, pray and ask the Holy Spirit to speak. God is in the business of growing us, and we grow by taking Action through Obedience.
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Family is tricky. Family is hard. Yet, today I am reminded that God is serious about redemption. He is serious about you and I being adopted as sons and daughters through Jesus. God is serious about Him being your Father.
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Often, when we see love and grace in action, we have positive feelings. In reading this part of the Book of Ruth that is what I am experiencing. Boaz is being gracious to Ruth, and Ruth in turn is being gracious to Naomi.
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