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There has been nothing but silence between Naomi and Ruth on the 80 mile journey from Moab to Bethlehem. Arriving in the city, returning to familiar surroundings, to old friends, seeing the places where no doubt she had previously been accompanied by Elimelech, Mahlon and Chilion, Naomi bursts into lament.
This is no joyous homecoming for her. It is a stark reminder of all that she has lost and of her new status. No longer the wife of Elimelech, she is now Naomi the Widow.
In the midst of the dark circumstances of the opening verses of Ruth, Naomi has concluded that the hand of the Lord is against her. But we're only 13 verses in to an 85 verse story. We must never allow the dark circumstances of our lives to dictate how the story might end.
Ruth's decision to follow Naomi away from Moab into Judah was not an emotional one, but rather made with a "steadfast mind" - courageous intentions with a full understanding of the implications.
God uses a series of seemingly unfortunate events to make one of His enemies - Ruth the Moabitiess - His child, and gives to her a crucial role in His eternal plan to bring to pass His Sovereign purposes for the salvation of the world.
How is God using the difficult circumstances of your life – pain, illness, disappointment, poverty, bereavement – to unfold His perfect plan which is yet unknown to you? The answer lies within the Book of Ruth.
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