Thursday – December 9
Read: Ruth 1:16–2:13
At first glance, today’s story looks like it might not connect with Advent or the story of Christmas. But in the center of Ruth and Boaz’s family is one of God’s promises.
Before marrying Boaz, Ruth was a widow. And in Ruth’s time, widows didn’t have much hope for a good life. But God had a plan for Ruth. And that plan involved marrying Boaz, having a son, and eventually providing a new future and family.
Believe it or not, Ruth and Boaz became the great-grandparents of someone named King David (who we’ll learn more about later). Even though Ruth might not have seen God’s plan, that didn’t mean that God wasn’t working the whole time. And the same is true in our own lives.
Discussion Questions:
- Have you ever felt like things weren’t going your way?
- Where do you usually find hope when things seem hopeless?
- Describe a time where you had to trust someone. How has God reminded you of His faithfulness?