Shawn Stone - February 28, 2018 - Ruth 2
Naomi and Ruth returned home. They arrived in a new place, and a new time, becasue they turned their backs to ther old ways. God instituted the custom of gleaning. Ruth "happened" to come to the part of the field that belonged to Boaz. She was being led and guided by God. Boaz represents the grace of God. Hope was revived to bless Ruth and heal Naomi's heart. If we will focus on becoming the right person, then God will make sure we find the right person. God’s providence should not paralyze us, but push us to take big steps of faith."There are two ways to go through life, one is to live as though nothing is a miracle. The other is to live as though everything were." - Albert Einstein
Shawn Stone - March 7, 2018 - Ruth 3
Boaz became the kinsman redeemer. Jesus became our kinsman redeemer. Sometimes when you’ve done all you can, real faith requires we must take a calculated risk, trusting that God is sovereign and good.
Shawn Stone, Ruth 4, March 14, 2018
Boaz was a shrewd bridegroom, who had to work through soem legalities. Ruth was a waiting and ready bride. The there was the miracle baby, Obed, who became the grandfather of King David. The story of Ruth and Boaz was God's plan. God is always plotting, even i...