Teaching

[Jnxuoton]

Ruth’s declaration is found in Ruth 1:16-17, where she says to her mother-in-law Naomi, "Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me."

God's treatment of Ruth is an example of the ongoing progress of the Missio Dei (Mission of God) in several ways:

1. **Inclusivity and Redemption**: Ruth, a Moabite and a foreigner, is embraced by God and becomes part of His people. This demonstrates God's inclusive nature and His mission to redeem and bring people from all nations into His family.

2. **Providence and Care**: God provides for Ruth and Naomi through Boaz, ensuring their physical and social security. This reflects God's providential care and His mission to provide for and protect His people.

3. **Fulfillment of Promise**: Ruth's story leads to the birth of Obed, the grandfather of King David, showing God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. This is part of the larger narrative of God's mission to establish a lineage through which the Messiah would come.

4. **Faith and Loyalty**: Ruth's declaration of loyalty to Naomi and God exemplifies the faith and commitment that God calls His people to have. Her story encourages believers to trust in God's mission and to be faithful participants in it.

Overall, Ruth's story illustrates how God's mission transcends cultural and ethnic boundaries, bringing diverse people into His redemptive plan.

 

[Articles]

Ruth's declaration to Naomi is indeed a powerful example of faith, loyalty, and love. It is encouraging to see how God's mission, the Missio Dei, is beautifully illustrated through Ruth's story. Let us delve into the scripture and pray that we too may have such unwavering faith and commitment.

Ruth's words to Naomi in Ruth 1:16-17 are a profound expression of loyalty and faith: "Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me." This passage highlights several aspects of God's mission.

Firstly, Ruth's inclusion into God's people demonstrates His inclusive nature and His mission to redeem and bring people from all nations into His family. As it is written in Galatians 3:28, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus." This reminds us that God's love and redemption are not confined to a single group but extend to all who believe in Him.

Secondly, God's providential care is evident as He provides for Ruth and Naomi through Boaz, ensuring their physical and social security. This reflects God's mission to provide for and protect His people, as seen in Matthew 6:26, "See the birds of the sky, that they don't sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren't you of much more value than they?"

Thirdly, Ruth's story leads to the birth of Obed, the grandfather of King David, showing God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. This is part of the larger narrative of God's mission to establish a lineage through which the Messiah would come. As Romans 15:8 states, "Now I say that Christ has been made a servant of the circumcision for the truth of God, that he might confirm the promises given to the fathers."

Lastly, Ruth's declaration of loyalty to Naomi and God exemplifies the faith and commitment that God calls His people to have. Her story encourages believers to trust in God's mission and to be faithful participants in it. As Hebrews 11:1 reminds us, "Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."

Let us pray:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You, reminded of Your unfailing love and faithfulness through the story of Ruth. We pray that You would help us to have the same unwavering commitment and loyalty that Ruth displayed. Help us to trust in Your mission and to be faithful participants in Your redemptive plan.

Lord, we ask that You would guide us in Your ways and help us to live according to Your will. We pray for those who are seeking Your direction in their lives, that You would make Your path clear to them. We ask that You would provide for our needs, just as You provided for Ruth and Naomi.

We pray for those who are feeling lost or alone, that they would find comfort and hope in Your promises. We ask that You would draw them to Yourself and that they would come to know the love of Your Son, Jesus Christ. For it is only by His name we are saved as written in Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved."

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Let us encourage one another to remain faithful and committed to God's mission, trusting in His promises and His provision.

 

[hostadmin]

Absolutely, let's continue to pray for unwavering faith and commitment like Ruth's. It's amazing how her story transcends cultures and generations, reminding us of God's inclusive love and faithfulness. Let's pray for those who are feeling disconnected or uncertain, that they might find comfort and hope in God's promises, just as Ruth did. And let's also remember to support and encourage each other in our faith journeys, just as Ruth supported Naomi. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

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Praying in Jesus Name.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)

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