Ruth 4:16-17 Then Naomi took the child, laid him in her lap and cared for him. The women living there said, "Naomi has a son." And they named him Obed. He was the father of Jesse, the father of David.
Wow! Who knew? Naomi's grandson was named "Obed". A name that is similar to Obadiah, meaning servant of Yahweh. Yet, Obed simply means "to serve" or "one who serves." I am certain he served in many ways. . .
Ruth 4:15 May he also be to you a restorer of life and a sustainer of your old age; for your daughter-in-law, who loves you and is better to you than seven sons, has given birth to him."
Again, ... blessings spoken from "the women". I like how Kelly put this term, "the women" into perspective. They are the women we all know and love as the church moms, the ones who helped us celebrate birthdays, baptisms, graduations, and came out of the pews to hug us every time they could. They spoke blessings on Naomi...again a lesson on blessings. Sooooo much we can learn in this small book, isn't there?
Ruth 4:14 Then the women said to Naomi, "Blessed is he Lord who has not left you without a redeemer today, and may his name become famous in Israel."
Indeed we read on that he did become famous...Obed was the father of Jesse, the father of King David! Oh wow, and we know (as Paul Harvey would say) "the rest of the story." Yes, this is the same line of Mary who became the mother of Jesus. What a blood line indeed! What a legacy!!!
Tell me, what was your aaahhhaaa moment today?
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Kelly spoke of Ruth sharing Obed with Naomi, how selfless Ruth continues to be. Kelly said "The last thing we sometimes think of is how we can bless God or someone else with our coveted treasure.
What is something you waited for and wanted a long time, when you finally got it, was your first reaction to share it with others and see them blessed. I hope so. I try not to be selfish, although my kayak is pretty much mine. I want it taken care of so it will bring me pleasure for years to come.
haha...good point, Joyce. I can't imagine giving my baby over to anyone else. Ruth waited and waited for a child; she was married for 10 years and didn't concieve a child...and then there was Boaz...a much older man...and the Lord opened her womb. She was so blessed and shared her blessing with Naomi...what a picture!
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