The woman Ruth is one of the more recognisable women in the Bible. As
the great grandmother of King David and thus an ancestress of the Messiah, Ruth
holds a revered position with the Jewish people. This is in spite of her pagan
Moabite heritage.
When we read about the grass-to-grace story of Ruth, we celebrate her
devotion, her loyalty and her piety. But in doing this, we often forget that
all this would not have been possible had she not experienced the tragedy of
losing her husband, and brother-in-law in her homeland... exactly like another
Moabitess – Orpah.
Throughout scriptures, we see examples of people who were greatly
blessed, NOT in spite of their tragedies, but seemingly because of them. In
other words, when you look back at their life, you’re tempted to feel the
trouble was all part of God’s plans in the first place.
But that’s just how good God is in transforming our tragedies to
triumph.
Yes, we live in a fallen world, with the consequences of Adam’s sin on
the one hand, and satanic inflictions on the other. Death, diseases and
devastation is a reality for all of us; and we face setbacks and sorrow every
day. But our attitude towards this reality will determine whether we end up as Orpah
or as Ruth.
The scorching sun of life shines on everyone. But as a Believer, you
live in this world with an advantage: you serve a God who specialises in
turning tragedy into triumph, pain into praise, and
tests into testimonies.
In one of Paul’s most popular writings, he says, We know that all
things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called
according to his purpose. – Rom 8:28
Beloved, do you realise that that current challenge of yours could end
up being a defining aspect of your life testimony? When calamities come and
tragedies fall, don’t clam up and turn away from God; open your hands and your
heart and say, “This mess is all I have, do your thing God”.
I injure you to give your troubles to God, and that “light affliction,
which is but for a moment”, will work for you a far more exceeding and eternal
weight of glory through Christ Jesus, (2Co 4:17).
AMEN.
More Blessings await you today; you’ll not miss them in Jesus’ Name.
GREG ELKAN
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