We have studied the books of Ruth and Esther and have seen them reaching across the centuries to join hands with believers today and to say to us: Be Committed! Live a life that is Faithful to the Lord.
We met two remarkable women who epitomized the type of faith that glorifies God.
For both Ruth and Esther, God used stressful circumstances to bring about his eternal purposes. Ruth’s commitment to the God of Naomi affected every generation to come, as she became an ancestor of King David and more importantly Jesus Christ. Esther’s obedience led to the preservation of her people, the Jews, at a moment in history when all seemed lost.
My dear friend, no matter how hopeless our condition, or how much we would like to give up, we need not despair. God is in control of our world.