The Circle of Ruth & Naomi

Sunday, July 16, 2023

Ruth is a beautiful story of love and loyalty. But it's also an awesome truth about God's plan for the ages. Naomi represents the Jews, Ruth the nations. In the beginning, Naomi's life blesses Ruth's life. But at the end, Ruth's life blesses Naomi's. Salvation came through and from the Jewish people, to bless you who are not born Jewish. You're blessed by them, and like Ruth, are now grafted in as a fellow citizen of Israel. You now have Jewish roots in Messiah and are a child of Abraham and an heir of the promise. But that's not the end of it. The story is only complete when you return the blessing, as Ruth with Naomi. The circle of love is only finished, when you see that the Jewish people were born to bless you and that you were born again to bless them. So pray for the peace of Jerusalem, bless them and bring the Word to them. Support the giving of the gospel to them. It's as simple as finishing the story. It's time to bless Israel, those who blessed you back. It's time for you to finish the story.

From Message #497 - The Bethlehem Allegory