Pastor Bob DuPar
May 6, 2008

Journal Entry


Scripture

Ruth 2:1-4:22; John 4:43-54; Psalm 105:16-36; Proverbs 14:26-27.

Observation

As I read about Boaz’ kindness to Ruth and how God sovereignly placed him in Ruth’s life to take care of her and Naomi, I thought about the fact that God has placed a “Boaz” in each one of our lives.

I was amazed all over again about the ancestry of King David (and Christ for that matter). Perez was born to Tamar after she dressed like a harlot to seduce Judah. And, Obed was born to the widow Naomi after Boaz became Naomi’s kinsman-redeemer though others dropped the ball. Twice in the biblical record of this lineage there was the very real potential of the family line/name dying out. But, God was bigger than all of this.

I love how the text (John 4:50) says that the father with the dying son “took Jesus at his word and departed.” What faith. Later, he and his whole family came to salvation as they realized that the son was healed at the exact moment that Jesus said to the father, “You may go. Your son will live!”

Finally, Proverbs 14:26 speaks of the best kind of legacy a man can leave his family:

“He who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.”

Application

Trust in God. When things make sense and when they don’t. When the solution is visible and when it’s a mystery. Fear the Lord and trust Him in and for all things.
Prayer

“God, thank You for Your faithfulness. I am so grateful that You are not limited to my perception of Your abilities.”