June 12, 2010
"It just so happened..." (Verse 3)
"It just so happened"... Ruth decides she is supposed to get up and do something. She is to go to a field and try to collect grain so they will be able to eat.
"It just so happened"... the field was Boazs', a good man who was a distant relative of Naomi's.
"It just so happened"... Boaz, who was in another town, stopped by the field that day.
"It just so happened"... Boaz took notice of Ruth, inquired about her, fed her, protected her, and made provisions for her.
"It just so happened"... Boaz blessed Ruth.
"It just so happened"... Ruth returned to those fields to gather the spilled harvest.
And, "it just so happened" the ground work was laid for the salvation of Naomi and Ruth, and later the birth of Christ, and the plan of salvation of mankind.
"It just so happened..."
There is no such thing as "it just so happened" as the world views that phrase. We know the "just so happened" circumstances or situations in our lives are actually divine appointments of God. When I think of the "it just so happened" instances that we have encountered during these last three years, it just makes me want to weep as I realize they were not co-incidences; they were God-incidences. The prayer of Jabez, "May we see God's hand working in our lives," is our heart's prayer.
We have seen HIS hand in so many ways. I sit here reminiscing. We have been blessed with so many God-incidences. My encounter with Jane (Her Name Was Jane) immediately comes to mind and would have to be at the top of the list.Hmm. Maybe I should start a list. I almost hate to write a list because I know important things are going to be inadvertently left out, but at the same time I know how important it is to bear witness. So here goes.
"It just so happened..." (Verse 3)
"It just so happened"... Ruth decides she is supposed to get up and do something. She is to go to a field and try to collect grain so they will be able to eat.
"It just so happened"... the field was Boazs', a good man who was a distant relative of Naomi's.
"It just so happened"... Boaz, who was in another town, stopped by the field that day.
"It just so happened"... Boaz took notice of Ruth, inquired about her, fed her, protected her, and made provisions for her.
"It just so happened"... Boaz blessed Ruth.
"It just so happened"... Ruth returned to those fields to gather the spilled harvest.
And, "it just so happened" the ground work was laid for the salvation of Naomi and Ruth, and later the birth of Christ, and the plan of salvation of mankind.
"It just so happened..."
There is no such thing as "it just so happened" as the world views that phrase. We know the "just so happened" circumstances or situations in our lives are actually divine appointments of God. When I think of the "it just so happened" instances that we have encountered during these last three years, it just makes me want to weep as I realize they were not co-incidences; they were God-incidences. The prayer of Jabez, "May we see God's hand working in our lives," is our heart's prayer.
We have seen HIS hand in so many ways. I sit here reminiscing. We have been blessed with so many God-incidences. My encounter with Jane (Her Name Was Jane) immediately comes to mind and would have to be at the top of the list.Hmm. Maybe I should start a list. I almost hate to write a list because I know important things are going to be inadvertently left out, but at the same time I know how important it is to bear witness. So here goes.
- Jane—first and foremost
- Jane's amazing prayer of blessing over my life
- Jane's God-given spoken words
- Meeting Jane's Power of Attorney
- Jane being removed from Hospice in early 2007 so her life would be extended
- Our Pastor's prayer for us at a special communion service in late 2006
- Meeting long ago acquaintances at a local restaurant and sharing our story with them
- Divine appointments with random friends
- Sharing HIS story with our neighbors
- Many friends coming along side of us
- God blessing our business in 2007 providing us with a double gross income year
- The opportunity to move from teaching 6th to 7th grade and having a second year with a very special group of young ladies
- Blessed by participating in our Church Board Meetings
- New truths learned at leadership retreats and meetings
- Attending Sammy Tippit meetings on prayer
- Being able to share hope with a friend on the exact anniversary day of his daughter's death
- Blessed by going to the nursing home on Christmas mornings for five years
- Reading in Job 6 and sent to Matthew 10:36-39 with God's promise for giving us the words to say just days before a critical meeting
- God's timing in having us read Psalms 7 & 8 and then being sent to Psalm 140:12 at a pivotal time
- Running into a business acquaintance from another city at a local bakery and sharing our story
- The privilege of helping my husband's brother with his medical needs and finances
- Strained relationships with family members restored
- Many, many opportunities to share our story with business associates, friends, and strangers
Next Entry: Ruth 3:1–18
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