Risk

I cannot tell you how much I love reading the Word of God sometimes! Sometimes it just speaks so perfectly to what I need to hear, to what I need to be taught, or to how I need to be comforted.

"The Word of God is alive and active" (Hebrews 4:12)

As I read the book of Ruth a few days ago, I definitely experienced the living and active Word.

The theme that overwhelmingly stood out to me was Ruth's risk, willing spirit, and commitment.

Ruth was willing and committed to follow her mother-in-law back to Israel even though it meant taking a risk that she would remain a widow. She was willing to serve and work in the field to provide for Naomi even with the risk of mockery from the Israelites because she was a foreigner. She was willing to risk everything to lay at the feet of Boaz - which could have turned into a major scandal - at Naomi's prompting.

And what happened?

God blessed her SO richly!

She was given a husband, she was provided for in abundance, she became the great-great grandmother of David and part of the line of Christ. What an incredible blessing for her major risks!

As I prepare to take some risks as I follow where I feel God is leading me and where others are prompting me to go, I'm a little nervous. BUT this story gives me hope! Father is walking right by my side and I know that He will provide for me and will work things out for my good because I love Him.

I pray that, as you also may be taking risks, God will give you peace. Trust Him and know that He will bless you for your risk-taking faith.

My dear friend, may the Lord God bless you and be with you. May the Lord reward your work. May you be blessed of the Lord and may He be the restorer of life and the sustainer of your health and heart.