Risk taking
I love the story of Ruth because it is a story of vulnerability and grace. You don't have to read far in the Old Testament to see how vulnerable single women are during this time. As you read this chapter closely, it comes out loud and clear. It was not at all uncommon for a woman working on her own to be assaulted by a man or group of men. Yet, Ruth took the risk and went out in part to help her mother in law. There can be no doubt that she understood this risk as she ventured out, and yet she was willing to take it. Fortunately for her, the Lord led her to the fields of a righteous man, and one who was related and familiar with Naomi. Ruth never would have met or encountered Boaz if she had not been willing to take the risk of going out alone in the harvest. Similarly, God regularly calls us to take risks in our lives...to see if we will trust Him. That doesn't mean we are to live dangerously and seek our thrills through risk taking. What it means is that we should not be surprised that as we follow after the Lord, there will come times when we will be faced with a risky decision. We should prayerfully seek His direction and not hesitate to take that risk if we sense His leading.
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