God is calling us to be vessels of love to all people we meet. We read about how Naomi and Ruth showcased love to each other (Ruth 1). I believe that Ruth decided to stay with Naomi because she had become convinced of Naomi's love, even to the extent of leaving her life and taking up a new way of living, with Naomi. Ruth sacrificed her family, her faith etc, to follow Naomi. Something about Naomi pulled the attention of Ruth and I believe it was her showcase of love to her.
Ruth also showed Naomi love by not abandoning her in her moment of grief and agony. We learn later on in the story how Ruth and Naomi's lives changed as eventually, Ruth gets married and becomes the great-grand mother of King David and inevitably, she was counted within the ancestral lineage of Jesus!!! She would have missed this opportunity if not for the love she experienced and showed.
The Lord calls us to love one another. Today, may we not take this command lightly since it has shown to have destiny influencing potential. May we extend love to all we meet today, for you would never know what seed you have sown.
Lord make us instruments of your love.
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