God And People Love Redemption Stories
Ruth 4:14=1Sam 1:3
Synopsis Ruth 4:14-1 Sam 1:3 8/8/2018
After Ruth and Boaz married, they conceived. Not long after, Ruth bore a son and named him Obed. And, the boy grew up to become the father of Jesse. And, Jesse was the father of the great king, David.
Naomi was satisfied in her old age because Boaz had redeemed her situation. And, the people of Bethlehem celebrated with her. This was the story of King David’s lineage as it extended through the time of the Judges.
God Redeemed Naomi and Ruth
Ruth’s faithfulness to Naomi and Boaz created and entirely different possibility for her life. As a result, she is renown not only for her extraordinary acts of faithfulness and determination, but also because of her legacy.
One effect of her faithfulness and character was the way people thought of her. It was her reputation that drew in Boaz. And her heroism established a legendary standard that challenged her family and her community. It was from this humble but extraordinarily faithful woman that Israel’s greatest kings were to be born.
God And People Love Redemption Stories
Okay, maybe it’s really that I love redemption stories – or that most people love redemption stories. Truth be told, we cling to those stories of overcoming. Our tradition teaches us that no situation is ever beyond hope. And it trains us to believe that God can redeem even the most desperate situations. It teaches us that His power is most available when we remain faithful.
So, whatever you do, don’t give up hope. Everyone experiences a season of hopelessness. And, everyone knows a moment of despair. But the possibility of our lives involves meeting the challenge of this, present, day. It involves seeing God’s hand acting through these, present circumstances.
God is present in this moment. And, He has always been present in this moment. This is the original sacrament. Relating to Him in the present moment is the original possibility of our lives.
“God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress.” Psalm 46:2
