It's a familiar story.
People migrate from their family roots in search of food, and
settle. But then disaster strikes. The husband, head of the family, and the two
sons, the heirs, all die within 10 years leaving a widow and two widowed
daughters in law. Given the social norms
of the time these women were very vulnerable.
Naomi feels that she should return to her family roots, but
puts the interests of her daughters in law before her own and suggests they
stay in Moab
Is our love for God so strong that we will bid farewell to
the familiar and secure, and go on a journey with Him? This story tells us it is a risk worth
taking, and it will bring blessing to others.
Here it ultimately led to the birth of Jesus (Matthew 1 v5).
As we read later, God created a wonderful outcome from an
unpromising situation through the support of their family. If we as individuals let Him, he can do the
same with us and for us. And if we as a
Christian family let Him, He can do wonderful things through us for the good of
others.
(member of the PCC)