Ruth

When reading Ruth, I realise how a faithful, happy family can experience unfortunate event and how this unfortunate event can be the beginning of a blessing.

From how Ruth takes care of Naomi, I can imagine she is a faithful woman who is loyal to her family. The death of Naomi's husband and the two sons is perhaps the worst thing which could have happened in Naomi and Ruth's life. Unfortunate event brings a lot of sadness to the happy family (Naomi calls herself Mara).

However, this seemingly unfortunate event could be the beginning of a blessing. Ruth continues to be loyal to Naomi and obedience to God after her husband is dead. She meets Boaz and eventually becomes the grandmother of one of the great kings, David; and the ancestors of the Saviour and the Lord, Jesus. How great is that blessing!

As I think about this, I am really encouraged by Ruth that, while we may be facing the most unfortunate, the worst thing in our life, we can never imagine how God will turn it around.