Who were Ruth & Naomi in the Bible?
The stories of several people in the Bible are woven together so closely that they are almost inseparable. We know more about their relationship than we know about them as individuals. And in a time that worshiped individualism, their stories become helpful models of good relationships. Naomi and Ruth are beautiful examples of this blending of lives. Their cultures, family backgrounds and ages were very different. As mother in law and daughter in law, they probably had as many opportunities for tension as for tenderness. And yet they were bound to each other.
They shared deep sorrow, great affection for each other and an overriding commitment to the God of Israel. Even though they depended on each other, they also gave each other freedom in their commitment to one another. Naomi was willing to let Ruth return to her family. Ruth was willing to leave her homeland to go to Israel. Naomi even helped arrange Ruth’s marriage to Boaz although it would change their relationship.
God was at the center of their intimate communication. Ruth came to know God through Naomi. The older woman allowed Ruth to see, hear and feel all the joy and anguish of her relationship with God. How often do you feel your thoughts and questions about God should be left out of a close relationship? How often do you share your unedited thoughts about God with your spouse of friends? By sharing our thoughts openly about the relationship you have with God can bring depth and intimacy to our relationship with others.
Do you share your thoughts about God with others? Do you know God? Do you know Jesus?
Are you certain that you are going to heaven? If the answer is no or your not really sure and there is something stirring inside you at this very moment to do this, then all you have to do is say a small prayer and you can be assured of your name being added to the Book of Life. Go to the prayer of salvation and pray the words out loud and believe in your heart and you will be saved.
Their story is told the book of Ruth. Ruth is also mentioned in Matthew 1:5
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