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WAITING FOR BOAZ



The story of Ruth is a beautiful story of restoration and recovery from all that was lost. Boaz was a symbol of hope and a new story. A journey from bitterness to renewal; Ruth had lost her husband and she had no children, her mother in law, Naomi had nothing left but to go back to Bethlehem and Ruth decided to go with her. On entering Bethlehem, Naomi asked to be called Mara which means bitter, but that didn't last because God changed her story.

Have you ever been in situations where life experiences have left you bitter, bitter at the decisions you have made, bitter at those around you... loss of a loved one, loss of a job, delayed expectations,shattered dreams...

Trust your convictions; Even though Ruth was widowed, there was one thing she was sure of, not going back to her people, she was from Moab, but she was sure about following her mother in law to Bethlehem. Even when Naomi presented strong facts of little or no hope, Ruth stood by her decision. And God honored her with the love of Boaz, a spring of hope in what seemed like a hopeless situation. What is that thing you are sure of inside of you? what is that conviction you have? Have you prayed about it?

Obedience; Then you have to take time and be careful to obey every instruction that God gives you. Except for when Ruth refused to go back to her people in Moab, Ruth obeyed her mother in law. every instruction and advice was followed by an act of obedience. 

Service; Serve God, Ruth served Naomi... it was while she served that she met Boaz, while she was working to get food for herself and Naomi. Ruth was out there, working and serving, if she had stayed home, she might not have met Boaz.

Relationship with God; A relationship with God is the most important of all, because the will enable you to trust your convictions, walk in obedience and serve God and others despite all the heartbreak and disappointments. God enables, He give power to the weak and strength to weary.

The truth is God had already prepared Boaz for Ruth, there was already an answer to prayers waiting for them in Bethlehem. Ruth needed a husband and Naomi needed hope for her old age, and God had made a provision for Ruth and Naomi's heart desires to be met. 

When God meets you at that point of need, He is not only changing your story but also the stories of those around you. 

Yours in the Walk...
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