Category: Ruth

Christmas is a time when we reflect on God’s goodness to us in sending Jesus, our redeemer, to dwell with us. Jesus, though our great king, was born and lived his life as a servant. Through Jesus’ birth, God’s redemption plan for sinners headed towards its climax as a baby rested in a lowly manger…

Life is not always black and white. We live in a world where through naivety or bad advice, we sometimes find ourselves in morally dubious situations. Yet despite this, as the Scriptures attest there are ways we can behave which are upright and bring glory to God, as we seek after our redeemer. In Ruth…

In Ruth 2, God starts to show Naomi his covenant love and goodness through that same covenant love shown to Ruth. A series of “coincidences” show that God is in control and providing Ruth and Naomi what they lack. It reminds us that God does so for us too, especially with what we lack the…

When bad things happen, there are three ways as professing Christians we can react. Firstly, we can abandon the faith and go to some form of paganism. Secondly, we can become embittered and angry towards God. Thirdly, we can cling to God and trust in him to provide, even come what may. All three responses…

Sometimes a simple decision sets off a chain of events in our lives which can lead to disaster. This is especially the case with a sinful decision that sets us on a path of sustained disobedience to God. The book of Ruth begins with just such a decision, and just such a disaster. While the…