THE ROMANCE

VOTER ALERT FOR DEMOCRATS

I DON'T KNOW HOW TRUE IT IS BUT I RATHER BE SAFE THAN SORRY IN THE FUTURE.  I HAVE JUST BEEN INFORMED WHEN YOU GO OUT TO VOTE TOMORROW AND PULL DOWN THE LEVER FOR YOUR DEMOCRATIC VOTE, YOU HAVE TO ALSO GO TO PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PULL DOWN THE LEVER AND VOTE FOR HIM IN THE DEMOCRAT COLUMN IF NOT YOUR VOTE WILL NOT COUNT IN VOTING FOR HIM AND RIMMY WILL BENEFIT FROM YOUR UNCLAIMED VOTE BECAUSE THEY WILL THINK LESS PEOPLE ARE VOTING FOR OBAMA.  PLEASE DON'T FORGET BECAUSE SOME PLACES WON'T MAKE YOU AWARE OF THIS FACTOR.

THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS.

THE ROMANCE

READ:
Ruth 3:1-11

"There is a [grandson] born to
Naomi."  And they called his
name Obed.  He is the father of
Jesse, the father of David.
-Ruth 4:17

Widows in biblical times often faced a life of poverty.  That's the situation Ruth and her mother-in-law, Naomi, were in after each woman lost her husband.  But God had a plan to provide security for them while involving Ruth as a integral part of a much bigger plan.

Boaz, a wealthy landowner, knew of and admired Ruth (Ruth 2:5-12), but he was surprised when he awoke one night to see her lying at his feet (3:8).  She asked him to "spread the corner" of his garment over her to indicate that as a close relative he was willing to be her "kinsman-redeemer" (v.9 NIV).  This was more than a request for protection; she was requesting marriage.  Boaz agreed to marry her (vv.11-13; 4:13).

Not exactly your typical romantic tale.  But Ruth's choice to follow Naomi's instructions (3:3-6) set up a series of events that placed her in God's plan of redemption!  From Ruth's marriage to Boaz came a son (Obed), the eventual grandfather of King David (4:17).  Generations later, Joseph was born to the family, and he became the "legal father" of Mary's child (Matthew 1:16-17; Luke 2:4-5) - our Kinsman-Redeemer, Jesus.

Ruth trusted God and followed Naomi's instructions even though the ending was uncertain.  We too can count on God to provide for us when life is unsure. -Cindy Hess Kasper

Lord, give us humility and sensitivity to listen
to advice from loved ones who know You well.
Show us the right thing to do in our uncertain
times and to trust You for the results.  Amen.
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Fear hinders faith, but trust kindles confidence.

Have a blessed day.
God Our Creator's Love Always
Unity & Peace