Unexpected Journey

Bible Reading: Ruth 1
Focus Verse:  "A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps." Proverbs 16:9

Ruth, a Moabite woman, was married for 10 years to an Israelite man and was settled in her life.  Suddenly, he died along with his brother.   Now her husband's father had also died.  This left Naomi, the mother-in-law and the two women alone.  They heard that the crops were good in Judah and began their journey there.  One of the women turned back, but Ruth made a commitment to her mother-in-law, Naomi.  This commitment resulted in a great blessing to both Ruth and Naomi.

Many times we make a plan for our life, but tragedy strikes or something happens that keeps our plans from coming true.  If we are following God, we will have the wisdom to find the path to take.  God has a plan for our life.  No matter the pain, suffering, confusion or disappointment in losing our original plan, we can rest in the knowledge that God is directing our next step.

More reading: Psalm 16:7, Jeremiah 10:23, Psalm 37:23 Trust Him.

Page Johnson
Interlocking Ministries