Salmon fathered Boaz, Boaz fathered Obed, Obed fathered Jesse, and Jesse fathered David.

Ruth 4:21-22 CSB

Not only is Naomi's story and Ruth's story connected in here, it's connected to a bigger story. 

Ruth the Moabite, destitute, widowed, Ruth from over there, is accepted, wrapped into the community, Ruth who's love and commitment to Naomi is honoured, a picture of the importance of relationships, of people, is tucked into this bigger story of God at work in the world.

Just like you.

Just like me.

Our stories are somehow beautifully tucked into, woven into, braided into, God's Big Story.

Even when we can't see it.

As you look back on Ruth's story, what comes to mind?

Maybe it's the women who were employed in Boaz's business who made a safe space for Ruth to work, in their ordinary everyday work made room for a stranger to gain connection and find hope.

To find Life 

That's grace.

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