David is at the height of his reign with multiple victories on the field, and a great spiritual victory when he lifts the grandson of his enemy to a place of blessing and prominence.
As the story of Ruth comes to a close, we see the great blessings of the Lord on both her and on Naomi.
Grace and provision have been shown to Ruth and to Naomi through Ruth. Boaz (the type of Christ) has been the source of it all.
When all goes wrong and we think God has turned against us, we are wrong. He may be just setting things up for a great time of blessing.
The sorrow of childbirth is often exceeded by the sorrows of seeing the needs of your child and toiling over their wellbeing. A mother’s lot is often defined by her tears.
