Oh how deep is her character!
I have studied the Book of Ruth over the summer, in preparing for our Women's study.
I have read and reread it. I have worked through a few book studies, and I have dug into the meanings of the names and looked into the history.
What amazes me is how deep the Book of Ruth is.
This past week we dug into Chapter 1:1-5.
In my study I focused on Naomi. I imagined what it would be like to be in her situation. I asked myself; "How would I handle the situation?"
Here are some of the topics I discovered in the first five verses.
Hunger-spiritual and physical
Submission
Fear
Backsliding
Death
Suffering
Widowhood
Relationship to daughter-in-law
Unequally yolked
Cultural acceptance
I am sure that there is more.
It was amazing when you realize that the Book of Ruth isn't just about the romancing of Ruth. The life lessons are deep!
Naomi has allot to say and allot to learn from-both "what to do" and "what not to do"!
I am excited to dig deeper into the book!
Here are the two Studies I worked through this summer.
http://www.lizcurtishiggs.com/the-girls-still-got-it-book/
http://www.lenyaheitzig.com/
I am so blessed that you share your heart and wisdom Theresa. Thank you for your faithfulness to our Lord, it is such an encouragement to me to be steadfast in Him no matter what. You are gentle, strong, courageous and beautiful. I say this not to flatter, but because I see you take heart in the Lord and keep moving on in Him and encouraging others to do the same in such a lovely, personal way. Your life and words, and love impact and matter. I praise God for you.
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