In this message, we begin a brand new sermon series through the book of Ruth.Ruth opens with loss and uncertainty. It reminds us that life does not always unfold the way we expect, and sometimes we find ourselves walking through seasons that leave us feeling empty. Yet even there, God is still present and still worthy of our trust.In Ruth 1:1-5, we see how hardship reveals what we truly trust, how our choices carry weight, and how suffering forces us to decide where we will place our hope. While the story begins in loss, it quietly points us toward God’s faithfulness and ultimately toward Jesus, our true Redeemer.