S.O.A.P. Ruth 1

In Chapter one we get an introduction of Naomi & her family. She lost her husband, her two sons married locally, they died and she left Moah with her two daughters in law. She sent them both away but Ruth refused to leave her mother in laws side. They return to Bethlehem.

Scripture

Ruth 1: 20-21
"Don't call me Naomi" she told them. "Call me Mara, because the Almighty has made my life very bitter. I went away full, but the Lord has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi? The Lord has afflicted me; the Almighty has brought misfortune upon me"

Observation

Naomi is in Pain, she has lost her hole family and instead of turning to God she turns from Him thinking he did this to her on Purpose. Mara means Bitter.

Application

In life we face terrible things, something's we cannot change or control. Something's are conquiences of our actions and choices other we are meant to know. While it may be easy to blame God, we must turn to Him in that time to heal us and help us move on.

Prayer

God,

I know I am guilty of the above, I have my issues but don't let me be like Naomi. As obstacles come our way and bad things happen, I pray they don't, help us turn to you not away from you. I pray for those who are dealing with this now Lord...I pray they turn to you.


Amen