The story of Ruth is not complete without Naomi, her mother-in-law. She was the surviving matriarch of the Elimelech family. With the death of Elimelech, she was the only link to the ancestral family in Bethlehem. She was there to ensure that Ruth was fully integrated into the family. Naomi must have been a good […]
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RUTH: A WOMAN OF PURPOSE AND DESTINY (1)
The book of Ruth makes for an interesting study on God’s providence and purpose in life. The book starts with an account of what is real to life, the tragedy that befell Naomi and her two daughters-in-law in the land of Moab. Such mishap is common in our crises-ridden world. Adversities and tragedies are common […]
GOD IS A GIVER (5)
Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32). Once more, in this passage above, we see the nature of our God on display. He is a consummate giver, willing to give us the kingdom. It shows his generosity towards his creatures. Luke 12:32 is a […]
WHY REVIVAL TARRIES (1)
The words of the Psalmist in Psalm 37:4 is one of the main reasons, in my view, why revival has eluded us. Love for God is central to experiencing a revival. It is due to the lack of love that genuine revival has remained elusive. The Psalmist says, “Delight yourself also in the LORD, And […]