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Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, Until these calamities have passed by. Psalm 57:1 Her name was Ruth, she was a woman who persevered and trusted God through great adversity in her life. In the end, she received blessings she never could have hoped or dreamed of. The story of her life is of such great importance to all of us, that an entire book of the Bible is devoted to her. The book of RUTH. She was the great-grandmother of Kind David and one of the ancestors of Jesus. She is one of only four women mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew chapter 1. If you’ve never read the book of Ruth in the Bible, it’s a wonderful story which portrays two women – Ruth and her mother-in-law Naomi. They endured tremendous trials, remained faithful to the Lord, and were blessed by His provisions for them. It’s a story of love, perseverance and trust. There are only 4 chapters to this book. I’d encourage you to read it, and re-read it again. The book begins when Naomi, her husband and two sons left the security of their homeland in Bethlehem because of famine. They travelled to the land of Moab where there were more provisions for them. Shortly after arriving, Naomi’s husband died, leaving her alone with her two sons. The two sons later married Moabite women, Orpah and Ruth. After ten years in Moab, Naomi’s two sons died leaving her with just her daughters in law. The culture of this day would have been particularly hard on these women as they were dependent on the men in their family for their livelihood. Their future looked bleak unless someone stepped in to help them. A very heavy hearted Naomi prepared to return to her homeland of Bethlehem. Ruth and Orpah chose to go with her. However, Naomi wanted what she thought was best for them and asked them to stay with their people. Orpah turned back, but Ruth, clung to Naomi and said what I think is one of the most beautiful passages of words uttered to another in the Bible. Ruth said: “Entreat me not to leave you, Or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God. Where you die, I will die, And there will I be buried. The Lord do so to me, and more also, If anything but death parts you and me. Ruth 1:16-17 Ruth was fiercely loyal to Naomi after the loss of her own husband. She gave up what she knew and what she was comfortable with to travel with Naomi to a strange land and an unknown future. She persevered through the hardship with all her might and determination. As we read further in the book of Ruth, Naomi and Ruth reached their destination of Bethlehem and were looked after by Boaz, who gave them food and shelter. Ruth eventually married Boaz. There are more details to this story than I can write here. It’s a most beautiful love story, and shows the blessings God bestowed on them because of their faithfulness to him through adversity. Another beautiful passage of scripture in the book of Ruth can be found in Ruth 2:12, and was spoken by Boaz. The Lord repay your work, and a full reward be given you by the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings you have come for refuge. Ruth 2:12 The image of a baby bird safe under their mother’s wings is often portrayed in the book of Psalm as one seeking refuge in the Lord. It conveys a close relationship of protection, provision, and blessing. Psalm 17:8, 36:7, 57:1, 61:4, 63:7, 91:4 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, Until these calamities have passed by. Psalm 57:1 There’s an expression “You can become bitter or better”. The following verses can help prevent you from becoming bitter in the face of adversity. For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:20 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 For those who have placed their trust in the Lord, things don’t happen by luck or coincidence, there’s a reason you’re going through the trial. A recent devotion from Proverbs 31 Ministries titled Either He Planned It, Or Permitted It, speaks on this matter in a wonderful way. You can find it **here** There’s a beautiful hymn titled Under His Wings, written by William Cushing in 1896. Here’s one of the verses and the chorus. Under His wings, what a refuge in sorrow! How the heart yearningly turns to His rest! Often when earth has no balm for my healing, There I find comfort, and there I am blessed. Under His wings, under His wings, Who from His love can sever? Under His wings my soul shall abide, Safely abide forever. Dear ones, there is hope in whatever trial you are facing. Even in the midst of a trial, there will be blessings. Naomi lost her husband and two sons, but God blessed her with the companionship, love and aid of her daughter in law Ruth. Ruth gave up everything she had to go with Naomi, including the prospect of marrying. The Lord blessed both her and Naomi abundantly through Boaz. Her life reveals that following God is the path of truest joy and greatest peace. Look for the blessings…. They ARE there. Some days you just need to look harder for them. Blessings journal I made for a friend What am I thankful for today? I am able to walk with my air cast using a cane instead of crutches My “forced” rest has allowed me to spend more time in THE Book, the Bible An opportunity to pray for others Skyping with my grandchildren Humbled by those in extreme adversities, reaching out in encouraging words and prayers for me 22 years this week with a husband who has gone above and beyond his vows of “in sickness and health” My Family & Church Family For those who place their trust in Jesus, there is the HOPE of eternal security in a place so wonderful it defies description. Do you want the HOPE and PEACE that Jesus offers you? I’d invite you to visit Proverbs 31 Ministries "Do You Know Jesus" for more information on how you can know Jesus as your personal Savior. Being a Christian is a belief, not a behavior. Jesus wants you to come as you are, you don’t need to get cleaned up first. 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