【Ruth 1:20】

「But she said to them,

　 "Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara,

　for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me."」　　Amen.

　Naomi's life was filled with many unfortunate events. Due to famine, she migrated from Bethlehem to the land of Moab. There, she lost her husband Elimelech and her two sons, and returned to her hometown of Bethlehem. The words she spoke to her friend at that time are found in today's passage. Yet, all those unfortunate events would be turned to good. Ruth, who returned with her, was her son's Moabite wife. Through her, Ruth met Boaz, married him, and bore Obed. From Obed came Jesse, then David, fulfilling the lineage leading to the Savior Jesus.

May we too be part of the Lord's plan today...

God bless you.   See you tomorrow.