Ruth was Naomi’s daughter-in-law. Naomi thought their only connection was her now dead son. Many times we, who have been very family-oriented, do not understand friendships. When family circumstances change, we lapse into isolation because we know nothing of other relationships. There are bonds that are stronger than blood. They are God-bonds! When God brings someone into our life, He is the bonding agent. Ruth said, “Your God shall be my God.” God wanted Naomi to see the splendor of winter relationships, the joy of passing the baton of her wisdom and strength to someone worthy of her attention. Let God choose such a person for us because too often we choose on the basis of fleshly ties and not godly ties. Ruth would have died in Moab, probably marrying some heathenistic idolator if it were not for the wisdom of Naomi, an older, more seasoned woman. Naomi knew how to provide guidance without manipulation—a strength many women at that stage of life do not have. Ruth had greatness in her that God used Naomi to cultivate. * goodnight*
Posted on: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 18:33:52 +0000
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