Ruth Devoted Service Rewarded Faith

Now it came about in the days when the judges governed, that there was a famine in the land. Ruth 1:1 (NASB95)

and they forsook the Lord, the God of their fathers.… Judges 2:12 (NASB95)

Wicked Times Poor Decisions Amazing Faith Amazing Faith The book of Ruth presents to us an endearing love story, actually three love stories A daughter-in-law’s sacrificial love for her Mother-in-Law, One man’s love for a poor young widow, One woman’s love for God The fabric upon which this story is woven is the faith of Ruth whose faith shines through her submissive service This book’s powerful message speaks to us today in light of the pressure to abandon scriptural roles, and the shadows of the past which have belittled a woman’s role in the home and in the Church. Ruth’s message shines as great encouragement to all showing that great faith can shine from any role we find ourselves fitted for.

Desired Companionship Desired Familiarity Desired Security Ruth - A Woman Like Any Other Desired Companionship Desired Familiarity Desired Security A Woman Like Any Other These desires embody women as God has created them It is important to realize that this godly woman possessed these normal desires - she was a woman just like any other The Power of the Story Ruth stands out in Scripture because of her willingness to sacrifice all of this from loyalty to Naomi and Faith in God It is in this willingness to put self last that we see Ruth reflected in the lives of so many of the godly women that influence us today

Her choice to serve demonstrated her strength A Life of Sacrifice and Service Her choice to serve demonstrated her strength Seen in the difficulty of the life she lived Left behind attitudes and desires A Woman Like Any Other These desires embody women as God has created them It is important to realize that this godly woman possessed these normal desires - she was a woman just like any other The Power of the Story Ruth stands out in Scripture because of her willingness to sacrifice all of this from loyalty to Naomi and Faith in God It is in this willingness to put self last that we see Ruth reflected in the lives of so many of the godly women that influence us today

She chose a “seek ye first” life A Life of Great Faith She chose a “seek ye first” life She chose Jehovah and made oaths in His name She simply obeyed A Woman Like Any Other These desires embody women as God has created them It is important to realize that this godly woman possessed these normal desires - she was a woman just like any other The Power of the Story Ruth stands out in Scripture because of her willingness to sacrifice all of this from loyalty to Naomi and Faith in God It is in this willingness to put self last that we see Ruth reflected in the lives of so many of the godly women that influence us today

Ruth sets a powerful example of the submissive life A Rewarded Life Ruth sets a powerful example of the submissive life Her rewards came after years of service The value of her sacrifice is seen in the Christ born through her A Woman Like Any Other These desires embody women as God has created them It is important to realize that this godly woman possessed these normal desires - she was a woman just like any other The Power of the Story Ruth stands out in Scripture because of her willingness to sacrifice all of this from loyalty to Naomi and Faith in God It is in this willingness to put self last that we see Ruth reflected in the lives of so many of the godly women that influence us today

Ruth Devoted Service Rewarded Faith