Today we come to the book of Ruth, where a Moabite widow follows her mother-in-law Naomi back to Israel and gleans in her kinsman Boaz’s fields. Boaz eventually redeems Ruth by marrying her, securing their family’s future and becoming an ancestor of King David.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
How are you daily choosing between surrendering to God’s will and holding on to your own comfort?
The choice that Ruth and Orpah faced was not only a picture of salvation but also that of surrender. On any given day you are confronted with countless choices, all of which contribute to either your surrendering to the will of God or focusing on your comfort. —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?