Jesus Heals You All Ministries

Events in the life of Naomi & Elimelech impart a clear picture of how we should respond as believers to our situations. When Naomi’s life was miserable and upside down, GOD opened a door of blessing through Ruth’s obedience. On the other hand, Boaz’s life enlightens us with a heart of acceptance and generosity as well. We should understand the repercussions of losing a relationship with God and an impact of restoring it through penitent faith.

Likewise Naomi, we often respond to the situations in our life. When we face a hard time in life, we simply blame God and be away from his presence. God may allow these situations either to make us know about our disobedience and sin or to test our faith. The Word clearly saying “Testing of your faith produces steadfastness (James 1:3)” and “Consequence of sin is death (James 1:15). So, we should not blame God because he never tempts anyone, at the same time he never tests anyone beyond his ability (1 Corinthians 10:13).Rather than saying God left my side, there is always a possibility of reaching him through repentance and an obedient heart. Yes, he is gracious and always concerned towards the penitent heart.

Ruth, a Moabite woman entered an Israelite house and heard about the greatness of God. She accepted the God of Israel and was persistent in showing the same faith even at the hard time of life. Regardless of tribe and race God has chosen Ruth because of her faith and submissive heart which resulted in a happy ending. This shows the favor of our God towards a faithful heart which can overcome his anger. He always looks for people to come near him and be saved. In Isaiah 60:10, it says “for in my wrath I struck you, but in my favor I have had mercy on you”. This gave a prominent place for Ruth in the genealogy of JESUS CHRIST and turned the life of Naomi to sweetness. We should show the same reverence and help others the way God has done to us. Being a son of Rahab, Boaz remembered the help from God and salvation that his mother received through faith. So, he responded positively to the Moab woman who pleased God.

From this we should understand the view point of God, God can change any situation in our life (Psalms 40:6) and nothing is impossible or too hard for GOD.(Luke 1:37 and Jeremiah 32:17) but all you need to have faith by accepting God and continuous prayers (Philippians 4:6).Here, I don’t want to conclude this process of blessing without introducing JESUS CHRIST in whom we have salvation. Seek and worship God because of who he is and not for physical benefits or at the time of troubles. Yes, God is able to provide all your needs, and he is only one who can bring you out of struggles, but the actual purpose of God’s love is something beyond worldly aspects. His main concern is to bring us out of sin which parted us from him, and he is the only one who can bring us out of it. As mentioned in Mathew 6:33, “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well”.

Seeking God means believing God and accepting the one (JESUS) he has sent (John 6:29).The whole purpose of God in sending JESUS is to give us salvation and eternal life, which is possible only through him.

Now the question is….

Do you believe in GOD?

Have you accepted CHRIST as your personal savior?