Jehu Unchained

Here we are in the final chapter in the book of Ruth. God shows up and shows out. Boaz follows through with his promise and redeems the land for Naomi and takes Ruth as his wife.

There's something to be said for perseverance and endurance. When we trust God there is redemption in this life.

We make decisions everyday without thinking about how they impact generations. Here we have the benefit of knowing the entire story. Most of the time actually walking life out is hard, but reading about how Boaz and Ruth handled their courtship with so much class and grace is inspiring. God's divine destiny is being manifested.

This chapter is a confirmation that our life is in God's hand. Ruth and Naomi show us how much God can bless us. He will turn our lives around when we patiently and faithfully commit our lives to God.

We all make hundreds of choices daily. What to eat and what to wear; some big and some small. After Naomi's husband and sons died, Ruth decided to stay with Naomi and leave her home town and her people.

But what cost would this decision pan out? Would she find peace in Bethlehem?

How much are you willing to inconvenience yourself for a stranger? Most of us would barely go "out of our way" for a friend or family member. Yet when asked a question regarding eternal life and who is my neighbor; Jesus responds with a story filled with danger, indifference and a compassionate hero.

Do you see yourself in this parable?

We serve a jealous God. He will never tolerate us having anyone or anything hold a more prominent place in our hearts than Himself.

God has given us Bishops, Pastors and other anointed church leaders to feed us His word. However, none is to ever take His place or will ever be on His level. Follow Jesus only.

Isaiah was known as the "Eagle Eye Prophet" because he could elevate high up in the spirit of God and see everything from a bird's eye view. Isaiah 53 is no exception. God used him prophetically.

He saw Jesus being despised and counted low when He came to earth as a sacrifice for all mankind. We give God thanks and praise for His amazing grace for the invitation to salvation. Jesus Christ gave us this through the cross. The choice is yours; choose Jesus today.

Prayer is an action word. As we make our petition made known to God, we must believe He hears us and considers our prayer.

King David is making his petition for God's help. Seek God's grace and His salvation. Effective prayer begins with commitment so call on God and He will answer.

Do you know what God is requiring of you? This is one of many questions Christians should be able to answer. The next question, what are we willing to let go of to meet those requirements?

Jesus is requiring a sacrifice for you and me. There's no way around it. Come out from among them and be ye separated.

Will you be ready when Jesus come? This is the question we should ask ourselves first, then subsequently, everyone else we are led to by God as a witness.

In these end times, mankind all over the globe are being bombarded with the pressures of life. As God's chosen people, it's our mandate to remind each other not to forget God. Proclaim the gospel to a dying lost world.