Life Lessons from the Book of Ruth

Ruth 1:8-9

And Naomi said unto her two daughters-in-law, Go, return each to her mother’s house: the Lord deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me. The Lord grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice and wept.

It is probable that they had been on the way less than half a day and were still within the girls’ home area.

Notice Naomi’s kindness and consideration:

1. She released the girls from their legal obligation to serve, obey and follow her.
2. She commended them for their kindness to her and their deceased husbands
3. She prayed for God’s blessing upon their lives and that they might enter into happy marriages.
4. She showed them great affection. A kiss – the best she had to offer.

To have loved ones is far greater riches than any material wealth. Why are we so often slow to realize this?

Ruth 1:10

And they said unto her, Surely we will return with thee unto thy people.

Naomi’s life and influence had drawn them not only to herself, but to her people Israel. May our lives draw others to God’s people!

Dear God, Thank You for my family. May I be a godly influence into their lives. May my life be a candle for You, drawing those around me to its warmth, its light. (Matthew 5:14-16). Amen.