Love is Prompted by God

Scripture: Ruth 2:3

So she departed and went and gleaned in the field after the reapers; and she happened to come to the portion of the field belonging to Boaz, who was of the family of Elimelech.

Insights:  It boggles my mind the number of people who go through this life thinking everything is coincidental or accidental and not providential.  In my opinion all one has to do is read the Bible and see the story of God connected through the ages and doubts as to His intentional involvement would be dispelled.  As we read today’s verse, however, we see this notion that Ruth thought things were just happening to her.  From Ruth’s perspective she knew she needed food, therefore, she told Naomi she was going to go glean from someones fields.  In today’s verse we are told she “happened to come to” a field belonging to Boaz.  I described it this way to FBCBG: “Many of you travel past multiple churches to get to FBCBG.  Why do you think that is?  It is because God has divinely guided you here for a special word from Him to you this morning.”  Boaz’ field may have been the first one Ruth came to.  It is also possible it was the next one or even the one after that one.  The point is God is the one guiding her steps.  She set out on a plan to glean from a field.  It was God’s plan and prompting for her to stop at Boaz’ field.  It was because God had planned from the foundations of the world Ruth was to be a part of His plan of redemption for the world.  Beloved, God has a plan for your life.  He desires to use you in specific ways to reach His objectives.  It is my prayer you slow down enough in life to let Him speak to your heart.  It is my prayer you understand He is providentially prompting you to make decisions that honor Him and bring glory to him.  Live your life in total surrender to Him and watch Him do amazing things through you as you live intentionally for Him.

Questions:

1.  Do you see the situations in your life as coincidences or providential appointments?

2.  When was the last time your recognized God’s promptings in your life?

Prayer: Father, all too often I am to busy to recognize Your hand of guidance.  Help me to slow down enough and to be sensitive enough to You that I recognize Your activity in my life.  Amen.