King James Daily Bible Study Devotional
Message Title: Where You Go I Go
Date: Tuesday March 20,2012
Today's Chapters: The Book of Ruth

Hello My Friend,

Jesus died for the sin of the world, arose for the justification of the believer, and is coming back in glory to reward those who put their faith and trust only in Him to save them from death and hell. There is only one way to God and His Kingdom and that is through Jesus Christ, where He goes we go if we believe He is the only one who can save us. “And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven...If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? ” - Matthew 16:19,24-26.

The Book of Ruth is the eighth book of the Old Testament/Bible, the author of the book is unknown, but it was first written to the Israelites during the time of Judges. The timeline for theses events is approximately 1300 BC. The purpose of the book was to show that God is not a respecter of persons, He will accept anyone who believes in and follows Him. Ruth, a Moabite, became the great grandmother of David, an Israelite. It also illustrates the kinsman-redeemer relationship of Jesus Christ. What we are to learn from the book is that true rest only comes from redemption an union with God. “And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel.” - Ruth 4:14.

We are taken to a story within the time when God appointed judges to rule over Israel. A man named Elimelech who was of the tribe of Judah, married to Naomi and they had two sons. There was a famine in the land so, Elimelech packed everyone up and headed to Moab, where the family resided, eventually the two sons married Moabite women, one was named Orpah, the other Ruth.

“And Elimelech Naomi's husband died; and she was left, and her two sons. And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years. And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left of her two sons and her husband. Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the LORD had visited his people in giving them bread...And Naomi said unto her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her mother's house: the LORD deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me...And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me.” - Ruth 1:3-6, 8,16,17.

Ruth had no idea what would become of her, the only thing she knew was that she did not want to go back to the life she lived before she married into a godly family. She pleaded with Naomi to let her return to Bethlehem with her, wherever you go, I go, your God will be my God. It is good for us to follow godly men and women, they truly help us grow in the Lord and God accepts all who come to Him through Christ. “For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” - Romans 10:12,13.

When Ruth got to Bethlehem I imagine she was overwhelmed, after all, she was a stranger in a strange land. She could have hid herself, she could have mingled with the crowds, but instead she chose to go to work. She went to work for a man named Boaz, who was related to her late father-in-law Elimelech.

“Then said Boaz unto Ruth, Hearest thou not, my daughter? Go not to glean in another field, neither go from hence, but abide here fast by my maidens: Let thine eyes be on the field that they do reap, and go thou after them: have I not charged the young men that they shall not touch thee? and when thou art athirst, go unto the vessels, and drink of that which the young men have drawn. Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said unto him, Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldest take knowledge of me, seeing I am a stranger? And Boaz answered and said unto her, It hath fully been shewed me, all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law since the death of thine husband: and how thou hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land of thy nativity, and art come unto a people which thou knewest not heretofore. The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.” - Ruth 2:8-12.

A mere stranger, blessed to even be able to work in a place where she were not fit and worthy to enter into the congregation of the Lord finds grace in the eyes of her master. This is a perfect picture of the grace of God, who finds grace in the eyes of a sinner. “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” - Romans 6:23. None of us are worthy to enter into the congregation of the Lord. It is only by His grace that we can be saved. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” - Ephesians 2:8,9.

Ruth had such an impression on Boaz that he eventually made her his wife, this is the third time that we learn of a person outside of Israel becoming part of the heritage that would be were Jesus would descend from, proving that all who choose Christ are a part of the kingdom of God, both Jew and Gentile. “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.” - I Corinthians 12:12,13.

We cannot choose which family we are born into, but we can choose which life we want to live, those who choose God are not exempt from facing the trials of life, but they can find, peace, rest, and redemption through Christ who will give them strength to endure. One of my favorite verses in the Bible is, “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” - 2 Corinthians 12:9. We can see the blessings out of every situation we face when we trust Christ it give us strength.

Today's Psalm: 63:8 - “ My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.”

Today's Proverb: 12:11 - “He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.”

Today's Prayer: God, I know and believe with all my heart that Jesus Christ is Your Son, who died for my sins, rose again on the third day, and has given me victory over sin. To acknowledge this truth comes so naturally with great enthusiasm, boldness, and conviction, but the real test of my faith is when I publicly acknowledge these truths among those who do not agree with me. Lord, where You go, I want to go. No matter where you place me or what test You give me, by Your grace, I know when I follow You and I can and will endure all things and see victory. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Enjoy the rest of your day/night.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina

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