GUIDANCE FROM THE LORD

When reading the word of the Lord today, I found that Ruth was a brave and strong woman. After the death of her husband, she made the brave decision to leave her homeland in Moab and follow her mother-in-law, Naomi, to Bethlehem. In reality, she did not know what awaited her there, there was no guarantee of life, and she did not know if her background as a foreigner would be accepted in Israel. However, amidst the uncertainty, Ruth simply learned to trust that the God worshiped by Naomi would also be her God.

As Ruth began to glean the leftover grain in the field, unknowingly, the Lord was guiding her to the field owned by Boaz, a kind man who would later become an instrument of God to support and bless her life. Boaz saw Ruth's sincerity and loyalty! Through his generosity, God showed His presence and faithfulness.

Ruth's experience teaches us that steps of faith accompanied by loyalty never escape God's attention. I reflect, our life's journey may be like Ruth's. We decide to leave our comfort zone, walk in uncertainty, and wonder if God is still watching. Emulating Ruth, we are invited to remain faithful and believe that behind every step of faith, there is the hand of God supporting us in unimaginable ways. God is able to work through people around us, open doors, and provide what we need at the right time. --SYS/www.renunganharian.net