March 1, 2020
Moving From the Horrors to the Harvest
- Ruth 1:22-2:23
- Brian Holt
When we last heard from Ruth and Naomi, they were leaving the land of Moab. After 10 years in the land, Ruth and Naomi were alone and without hope. Naomi’s husband died, as did her two sons (one of whom was Ruth’s husband). They leave Moab in absolute devastation.
All of us will eventually find ourselves going through periods of suffering. It’s not just a possibility, it’s promised (John 16:33, 1 Peter 4:12, among others). Knowing that such a time is coming (or for some of you, has already arrived), how do we as believers move through the devastation to the other side? How do we deal with the pain? How do we handle the heartache? How do we suffer well and honor God in the midst of it? How do we move from the horrors of life to the harvest?