In the book of Ruth, in the very last line where chapter 1 stops in our Bibles, there is this very interesting statement. "Now they came to Bethlehem at the beginning of barley harvest" Ruth 1:22.
All of the Bible is about God. This story surrounds Naomi and Ruth, yet it teaches us about God's grace, love, mercy and His mighty working power in the lives of His people.
We see God's mighty power shown in the way this chapter ends. Ruth and Naomi didn't realize the significance of returning at this exact time. Being widows and the poorest of poor in the land they needed this season. Naomi believes she's at the worst part of her life but she is about to experience the loving care of God. Ruth needs someone to take care of her, and God is going to show Himself to be her faithful care-giver.
The last part of verse 22 has a great hope attached. "Now they came to Bethlehem at the time of the barley harvest." Because God watches over the care of His children, He arranges for Naomi and Ruth to hear there's food in Bethlehem. With this good news, they travel back to the land where God has placed His name.
When God gave Moses the Law, He set up a simple welfare system for the poor to go into the fields to pick up food for themselves. (Deut. 24:19-20) By providing the barley harvest, God has supplied the very thing Ruth and Naomi seek when most in need. With a little work, they have food and sustenance. A days' work proved self-support for these women.
We give glory to God when we recognize our need and seek the One who can supply everything that is. He doesn't always give us what we want, but He does supply His children all we need, and He is waiting for us to pluck it into our hands.
For what are you in need? Maybe the blessing is waiting for you to pluck it into your basket today. Are you seeing the blessing of barley harvest surrounding you?
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All of the Bible is about God. This story surrounds Naomi and Ruth, yet it teaches us about God's grace, love, mercy and His mighty working power in the lives of His people.
We see God's mighty power shown in the way this chapter ends. Ruth and Naomi didn't realize the significance of returning at this exact time. Being widows and the poorest of poor in the land they needed this season. Naomi believes she's at the worst part of her life but she is about to experience the loving care of God. Ruth needs someone to take care of her, and God is going to show Himself to be her faithful care-giver.
The last part of verse 22 has a great hope attached. "Now they came to Bethlehem at the time of the barley harvest." Because God watches over the care of His children, He arranges for Naomi and Ruth to hear there's food in Bethlehem. With this good news, they travel back to the land where God has placed His name.
When in need, return to the last place you met God
When God gave Moses the Law, He set up a simple welfare system for the poor to go into the fields to pick up food for themselves. (Deut. 24:19-20) By providing the barley harvest, God has supplied the very thing Ruth and Naomi seek when most in need. With a little work, they have food and sustenance. A days' work proved self-support for these women.
God supplies for His sons and daughters
We give glory to God when we recognize our need and seek the One who can supply everything that is. He doesn't always give us what we want, but He does supply His children all we need, and He is waiting for us to pluck it into our hands.
For what are you in need? Maybe the blessing is waiting for you to pluck it into your basket today. Are you seeing the blessing of barley harvest surrounding you?
God knows just what we need and just when we need
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