Devotions on F.I.R.E. Year Oneنموونە

Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies (Proverbs 31:10).

Are you clinging to God and His people?

Ruth lives during the period of the judges (Ruth 1:1). She is like a diamond placed on a jet-black cloth; Ruth stands out because of her strength of character. Her mother-in-law, Naomi, had modeled to this woman, brought up in a pagan land (Moab), the ways of God. While Orpah returns to her people (Ruth 1:14), “Ruth clung to her” [Naomi]. The term “clung” is translated as “stay close” in Ruth 2:8, 21 when Boaz advises the young maiden to “stay close” to his people working in the fields. Moses applies the word to the marriage relationship (Genesis 2:24). Moreover, the Israelites are exhorted to serve the Lord, “and to Him you shall hold fast” (Deuteronomy 10:20). We should also “hold fast” or “cling” to the Lord and godly people.

Employment Point: Embrace God and godly people for a virtuous existence.