Not Like the Others

Ruth 2: 13 - '...although I'm not like one of the others...'

This is such a profound revelation from this woman, and yet, we miss it almost every time. What's missing is the reality that we are not like all the others. In many ways, you can argue that we don't even belong! My brothers, and sisters of the cross; we are the dregs of society, the social misfits and outcasts, the left overs, and the banished...however, because of the favor that God has shown to you and to me...we've been given access, dominion, and the upper hand whereas normally, we wouldn't see the light of day.

How did this great favor fall upon Ruth? How is it that she goes from a heathen woman, drowning in the sorrows of losing her husband who, by the way, was her only true connection to the Kingdom of God; going totally broke - only to find herself, back in a a country that has rejected her, no family, detected enemies, and on top of her own destiny! Where did this favor and miracle provision come from? Well...it came from dedicated S E R V I C E.

Our bible teaches that she served Naomi, she served her husband before he died...then, she went out into the fields to LABOR in order for her mother-in-law and she could scratch out a living. She could've easily went back to her homeland...no doubt with her beauty, she would've been snatched up in no time at all...however, she chose to believe in the God that Elimelech and Naomi served, and finds herself in an incredible destiny with God!

Matt. 1: 5 - 'Salmon begot Boaz by Rahab, Boaz begot Obed by Ruth, Obed begot Jesse, 6 and Jesse begot David the king.'

Now, from the looks of things, she's an outsider - she has no business fulfilling any such calling, and yet, through Christ - not only was she accepted, but she was called to something / someone greater than herself...can this be an echo of His truth in your life? You'd be amazed at the doors that would open for you if you would simply make up your mind to serve, and to labor in the Kingdom of God.