Relationships come at a price. A price that is determined by how far the parties concerned want to develop intimacy. Human relationships are very interesting. History takes us through many relationships where we see wars and accords or treaties shaping the world. The bible is a book filled with relationship. Not only is it about relationship between God and humanity but also relationships at various personal levels.
The book of Ruth is one that I love for the story of God's love contained therein. As I think about this book I have been asking myself one question. How far am I willing to go for relationship? Ruth was willing to go to an unknown place because of relationship. She was from Moab her mother in law from Israel. She was willing to be mentored. She tied herself to her mother in law connecting with her not only through relationship but was willing to connect with Naomi's God.
Today we find people are willing to relate but only on their terms. People are not willing to relate by laying down their lives. Breakups in every shape and form happen whenever we are not willing to lay down our lives. When we choose to be selfish and insist on our terms we are many times refusing God's best. I always wonder what would have been the story if the other sister in law had also followed Naomi. Maybe her story would have been different. Check out what parameters you have in place regarding relationships. They may be the reason you are not moving forward. One sister in law was willing to risk and relate to another level and is listed in the genealogy of Jesus. This is not only to the ladies but also to the gents. The success of any relationship is in laying down our lives.
Finally I want to challenge to follow God without any inhibitions or reservations. Follow Him to the max and you will discover that He has a special place for you. Ruth followed the wisdom of an elder and obtained a promise that was greater than expected. Do likewise and watch God raise you to a new level of greatness.
The book of Ruth is one that I love for the story of God's love contained therein. As I think about this book I have been asking myself one question. How far am I willing to go for relationship? Ruth was willing to go to an unknown place because of relationship. She was from Moab her mother in law from Israel. She was willing to be mentored. She tied herself to her mother in law connecting with her not only through relationship but was willing to connect with Naomi's God.
Today we find people are willing to relate but only on their terms. People are not willing to relate by laying down their lives. Breakups in every shape and form happen whenever we are not willing to lay down our lives. When we choose to be selfish and insist on our terms we are many times refusing God's best. I always wonder what would have been the story if the other sister in law had also followed Naomi. Maybe her story would have been different. Check out what parameters you have in place regarding relationships. They may be the reason you are not moving forward. One sister in law was willing to risk and relate to another level and is listed in the genealogy of Jesus. This is not only to the ladies but also to the gents. The success of any relationship is in laying down our lives.
Finally I want to challenge to follow God without any inhibitions or reservations. Follow Him to the max and you will discover that He has a special place for you. Ruth followed the wisdom of an elder and obtained a promise that was greater than expected. Do likewise and watch God raise you to a new level of greatness.
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