07/09/2026
(By Christian counsellor Colin Johnson)
Trouble, loss and failure do not mean God has become distant; rather, God is revealed walking alongside us, step by step.
The book of Ruth opens with Naomi experiencing deep grief, having lost both her husband and sons. Ruth, her daughter-in-law, leaves her homeland with her mother-in-law to journey to Israel. Together, these widows find themselves destitute and desperate, until hope comes in the form of a stranger whom Ruth eventually marries.
The story ends with the joy of a child, who became the grandfather of King David, making Ruth an ancestor of Jesus.
Through this story of redemption, God shows how he weaves bad circumstances into good outcomes. As stated in Romans 8:28: “In all things God works for the good of those who love him.”
When you go through hard times, remember you can always find hope when you turn to God. Jesus understands your pain because he himself suffered. Pray for help and hope, asking God to be your anchor in whatever storm life throws at you.
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