That is probably the down side of typing, lying in bed and feeding my fish (Bubble and Squeek) at the same time.
Now my keys smell like dead, shredded, dehydrated and artificially colored fish (fish food) !
Just another moment in my life.
At the same time, I am currently finding myself lost in a beautiful sense of joy that only comes from cleaning my dorm room (despite appearances one of my favorite activities) and then reading my favorite book of the Bible...Ruth!
My reason for loving this book so much is probably the simple fact that it is easy to relate to.
The story's main character is a young women who had lost her husband...which is a lot easier to comprehend than a 1,000 year old man--or a long haired hulk like judge.
I also like the fact that this book shows the significance of fairly insignificant actions.
No battles are fought here...there are no "significant" miracles....and no one is aware that their actions could have eternal meaning.
It is about people who seek to live their relatively simple lives well--without ever realizing that they would be remembered...or that they would become the ancestors of Christ.
My very favorite thing about this book is the fact that it shows God's ability to use painful chapters to create a joyful story.
The entire beginning of this book is filled with bad events....
Famine, infertility, death, death, death...
I am sure that Ruth and Naomi felt very disappointed. No one expects a life that will leave them homeless and crying over the graves of one's family.
ENTER GOD...
In the midst of that brokenness, God begun to put a plan in motion that would, eventually, kill death forever....
That would re-unite God and men
and
That would give Ruth and Naomi a new family... a future...and Joy!
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