Suffering is part of our human heritage, as Paul highlights in Romans 8, showing that both humanity and all of creation experience pain and long for final redemption through Jesus' return.

Through the unexpected kindness of Boaz and the providence of God, Naomi and Ruth find hope, a powerful reminder that God works ahead of us, even in our struggles.

Just as Moses led God’s people out of Egypt, Jesus came to bring spiritual deliverance. Matthew’s gospel bridges the Old and New Testament, showing how Jesus fulfills the promises made to Israel, revealing God's grand plan for redemption.

This year, don’t settle for a maintenance plan. Instead, may the redeemed of the Lord join hands in partnership with God and do the work that he has given us to do!

Good narratives leave room for curiosity and reflection, guiding readers through the broader scope of God's plan without divulging every detail, highlighting the ongoing role of the Holy Spirit in believers' lives.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

The book of Ruth offers us a picture of the pattern God has used again and again to bring his people close to him.