Good morning!
Today let’s launch into a new 4-day devotional reading plan. My plan is to read one chapter of Ruth for the next four days and also reflect on what God is sharing with me each day. Wanna join me?
Since it is only four days, it’s a pretty easy commitment. But, as easy and quick as it may be, I know there is a lot in there to chew on and take from the scripture in each chapter.
Ruth Devotional Reading Plan
Today we’ll read Ruth 1 and then tomorrow we will read Ruth 2 and on through the rest of the week, finishing up with Ruth 4 on Friday.
Pretty simple, right?
As you read, ask God to guide you to hear what He has in store for you. You might use the SOAP devotional method to hone in one one scripture or passage, or you might choose to let it all wash over you and take it in as a whole and then free journal your thoughts, praying, listening and writing whatever comes to mind.
Ruth Chapter 1
Today’s reading, Ruth chapter one, really sets the stage for what is to come and tells us a lot about Ruth’s character.
Why do you think she decided to do as she did? What can you take from that for yourself?
Strong, determined… and submissive??
I can’t honestly say what I would have done, had I been in Ruth’s position.
She was pretty faithful to follow through on her commitment to her husband, who had passed, as well as to his family. To me this shows not only her commitment to submitting to the Lord and the path He set for her in her marriage, but also her determination. She wasn’t going to give up. She continued to serve her husband even after his death by staying with his mother, even when his mom released her from her bond.
I never expected I would ever write that someone was both submissive, as well as strong and determined before, and especially not in the same sentence and at the same time. Years ago I sure didn’t expect a woman could be both. Reading this again, I think Ruth is most definitely both of those things.
What do you think?
Thanks for reading and learning with me.
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