God creates a glimmer of hope for Naomi and Ruth through three means: His providential orchestration, Ruth's diligent work, and Boaz's redemptive kindness.

Ruth 2

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When suffering comes into our lives, it is hard to see God’s purposes clearly, but He will bring us through the bitter valley to restore our hope.

Ruth 1

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Jesus prays that God would have glory through him, so that God’s people can have eternal life.

John 17:1-5

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Christians live with confident hope as they look forward to Christ’s return: present suffering will pass, all things will be renewed, and we will share in Christ’s glory forever.

Romans 8:18-25

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Christian hope, anchored in Christ Himself, defeats death by guaranteeing believers an uninterrupted union with Jesus - from death, through resurrection, and into eternal life.

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In times of despair, Christians sustain hope in God by remembering His past faithfulness, experiencing His Presence through the means of grace He has given us, and anticipating His promised deliverance.

Psalms 42-43

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Surrender is a voluntary act of the will to submit every part of our life to God, trusting Him as Father, Savior, Comforter, and King.

Philippians 3:3-11

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Christians have a firm foundation for hope each day because of God’s character, His sovereignty, and the return of Jesus to make all things new.

Psalm 118:24

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All works are done through Christ who fills our thirst.

John 19:28-30

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Christian hope ultimately rests not in circumstances, human abilities or righteousness, power, technology, wealth, or leaders, but in Christ Himself.

1 Timothy 1:1; Romans 15:13

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