“The women said to Naomi: ‘Praise be to the Lord, who this day has not left you without a kinsman redeemer. May he become famous throughout Israel!” Ruth 4:14 (NIV)
God’s kindness was alive and active in Naomi’s life despite her inner turmoil and darkest days. The loss of her husband and about ten years later the loss of both her sons left Naomi empty and blaming God. Her circumstances were overwhelming, the losses were piling up and the once happy family had dissolved right before her eyes. Totally devastated, Naomi exchanged her name for “Mara” because in her eyes the Almighty had made her life bitter. Naomi felt God’s hand was against her rather than His hand of blessings upon her life. Do we ever feel that way? Inner turmoil and overwhelming losses can land us flat on our face. Bitterness and disillusionment can quickly partner with feelings that question God’s favor. However, sometimes God’s kindness and favor come to us in the most unexpected ways and times. Right in the midst of vanishing hope and dreams, God was working to restore and prepare a future for Naomi and her daughter-in-law, Ruth. Boaz, one of their closest kin, showered them with kindness, favor and later became Ruth’s husband redeeming the family heritage. While we may not see or understand how God could turn our circumstances around at just the right moment He will reveal it. And if we keep our eyes focused on Him and remain open to all that He is doing, we won’t miss the blessing of a deeper relationship with our Sovereign Lord.
“Father, Your hand is never short toward Your children – You always act on our behalf to bestow kindness and redemption to our lives.”
For His Glory
Janet Martin
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