Scripture: Ruth 2
In the book of Ruth two of the thousands of nameless poor people of those times take center stage. The story is not about powerful men carrying out great works. Ruth and Naomi live in the time of political chaos. Sound a little familiar? This short story–just four chapters–traces God’s intricate work in small movements towards hope through ordinary people.
It’s not just through the powerful or through “mountain top” experiences that God works. Rather, God works with ordinary faithfulness. In the process of doing the work put before us, we realize that much of what we need is here, in front of us. In showing up, together in community, moving with tenacious love towards discomfort and danger, God works through us to bring about healing and hope.
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