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Family – Celebration of Relationships 

Bible Reading:  Ruth 4:9-17 

Key verse  13

Vs 13 So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. 


DEVOTION

The Redeemer’s Love 
The book of Ruth offers a beautiful picture of God’s plan of redemption, ultimately fulfilled  in Jesus Christ. Naomi sends Ruth to gather grain in a nearby field, setting in motion a  series of events that bring Boaz into her life as a guardian-redeemer. 
Boaz takes Ruth as his wife, restores her family line, and welcomes a vulnerable Moabite  widow into his heart, home, and community. Ruth later becomes part of the genealogy of  Jesus Christ. Her story concludes with joy, love, and a celebration of family. 
A Family Restored 
When Obed was born to Ruth, the whole community gathered around Naomi to celebrate.  The women proclaimed that Ruth was better to her than seven sons and rejoiced, “Naomi  has a son!” Obed later became the father of Jesse and the grandfather of David. 
Celebrating God’s Gift of Family 
God established the family and did not intend for humanity to live alone or in isolation.  Every healthy family relationship is living evidence of God’s grace. 
Let us honor our ultimate Redeemer, who welcomes each of us into His family through His  great sacrifice at Calvary. Like Naomi, may our hands be filled with love and comfort. May  we glorify the Lord and thank Him for the beautiful world He created and for the loving  family relationships He has given us to celebrate and enjoy. 

PRAYER

Lord, thank You for the gift of family and community. Help us to recognize our relationships  not as mere coincidences, but as intentional gifts from You. Give us hearts that cherish and  love others, speak words of life, and celebrate Your goodness together. 

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Relationships are the primary canvas where God displays His love to the humanity 
 

 Dr Thomas K Jose 
The Mar Thoma Church Staten island.

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