When All Is Lost
“Boaz replied, ‘I’ve been told all about what you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband—how you left your father and mother and your homeland and came to live with a people you did not know before. May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.’” Ruth 2:11-12
The story of Ruth offers hope to those who are feeling like giving up. In Ruth chapter 3, Ruth was broken. Her husband had just died, and she was devastated. She was lonely and had lost everything. Despite everything she had lost, Ruth stayed faithful to God and good to the people in her life. She chose to get up every morning and go to work to provide for her mother-in-law, even though it was not her responsibility. Her character paved the way for God to work in her life.
Then, one day, the Holy Spirit told her through her mother-in-law to go lay at the feet of the bed of Boaz. So in the middle of the night, she went and lay there on the floor, shivering and shaking not knowing what would happen to her in the days to come. But in one moment, Ruth’s life was miraculously changed. Boaz saw her, put a cover around her, and decided right then that he wanted her as his wife. When she woke up the next morning, she awoke to a new life. Her season of struggle was over, and she was about to enter into better and brighter days.
Maybe you are in a difficult season in your life. You may feel lonely and forsaken. You may even be dreading the holidays coming because you know that the enemy will only try to cover you in more darkness and sadness. But if you would just do as Ruth did and kneel at the Master’s feet, He will cover you with His blood. He will lead you to trust Him. And when you learn to trust in His promises over your feelings, peace will enter your life. Despite your loneliness and brokenness, God has got you covered. Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning. Like Boaz told Ruth, “Under His wings, you will find refuge.” This season won’t last forever.
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