“Sit
still, my daughter, for the man will not rest until he has concluded the matter.”
Ruth 3:18
Andre Crouch sang, “I don’t worry, I don’t fret, my God has
never failed me yet. I’ve got confidence, God is going to see me through.”
This was Naomi’s advice to Ruth in the early morning hours after Ruth’s meeting
with Boaz. Two things stand out in Naomi’s comment. One for today and one for
tomorrow.
Remember Naomi, the depressed and distraught
woman of Ruth chapter one? Remember the woman who felt she had lost it all, the
woman who wanted to change her name to “Bitter”? Remember the sad woman who, although
she had a devoted daughter-in-law, felt that the future was hopeless? Look at
her now!
Our times of misery, disappointment,
yes, even anger at God do not have to be our defining moments. Misery,
disappointment, and wondering where God is are part of our sinful human condition.
But look at Naomi now! She has settled again in Bethlehem, the house of the
bread of God, and her soul is revived. Praise God, she’s not where she was
yesterday.
Dear Father, Refresh us in the
presence of Your grace. Amen.
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