Hannah has just released Samuel into the Lord’s hands. Eli will care for him from this day forward. Hanna’s second prayer is full of praise. Samuel; the promised child of Hannah. He is returned to the Lord through the hands of Eli. This was Hannah’s vow when she pleaded with God for a child. She […]
Hanna was wracked with bitterness over not being able to bear a child. God transformed her tears and she bore a son. Samuel, the greatest prophet since Moses. Hanna is the dearly loved wife of Elkanah. Their love did not produce children. Elkanah’s other wife, Peninnah easily bore children for him. There was an imbalance […]
Boaz promises a secure future for Ruth and Naomi. He is their kinsmen redeemer. He will marry Ruth and raise their first son to keep the name of Elimelek alive. Naomi has put Ruth on the path of redemption, but her character and actions are what will make it happen. Boaz has seen Ruth and […]
Ruth and Naomi are in Bethlehem. Life is hard for the two widows. Ruth’s faithfulness to Naomi will shine through. Ruth has chosen to travel with Naomi back to Israel. Ruth has no idea what to expect when she gets there. She didn’t come for riches or for fame. She came because of love and […]
It is time to leave Moab behind. Naomi, Ruth, and Orpah set out together. Orpah turns back as told to, but Ruth refuses to leave Naomi. I hope you are enjoying Ruth’s story. I know I am. Today, I’m borrowing from what I had already told of her story the last time we went through […]