Ruth 3:16-18 “Be patient!” How many times have you said that to your child? And how many times did you hear that as a child from your parents? I think it is safe to say that for everyone who is reading this, multiple times over and over. Patience does not come easily because we tend to be pursuers of immediate gratification. In the movie “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (the original 1971 i...  Read More

Ruth 3:12-15 The night before my wedding I could barely sleep! The anticipation and excitement of the day ahead was all I could think of. I couldn’t wait for my soon to be husband to see my dress. I couldn’t wait to celebrate with family and friends. I wondered what the weather would be like (storms were predicted). I wondered how everything would come together. I thought of how my life was about ...  Read More

Ruth 3:10-11 “The Lord bless you, my daughter,” he replied. “This kindness is greater than that which you showed earlier: You have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor. And now, my daughter, don’t be afraid. I will do for you all you ask. All the people of my town know that you are a woman of noble character," Ruth 3:10-11.What a beautiful opening. Boaz prays. Even with the unexpect...  Read More

Ruth 3:7-9 Sometimes God asks to do something hard, to step out in full trust of His providence. Often our first response is “why me?” or “isn’t there someone more qualified?” Ruth may have had similar feelings of doubt and a resistance to enacting the plan that Naomi had. It would require Ruth to humble herself and ask for Boaz to redeem her. She would have to trust God that she wouldn’t be rejec...  Read More

Ruth 3:5-6 If I had to summarize today's devotion into one statement, it would say the following: Listen to your wise mentors. Well that also fits the title of today's devotional based on Ruth 3:5-6 which tells us this:“I will do whatever you say,” Ruth answered. So she went down to the threshing floor and did everything her mother-in-law told her to do.It is very common for us to act on decisions...  Read More

Ruth 3:1-4 When I was in college, I really didn’t care about dating a whole lot. I dated some girls, but I was more obsessed with serving the Lord and sports. I know, big surprise. By the time my senior year came along, I had a cute freshman that was interested in me, but in all honesty, we were going in two different directions. I had dated a girl my sophomore year, but that didn’t work out. I re...  Read More