Episode 224: Bold Moves and Quiet Trust
Download MP3Dot and Cara continue their series on Ruth, diving into chapter 3 and exploring Naomi and Ruth’s bold act of faith at the threshing floor. They reflect on how God also calls us to step out in faith, even when we can't see what He is doing and how moving forward in surrender builds our trust in His provision. If you're facing uncertainty or seeking guidance on your next steps, join us today for an encouraging conversation about trusting God's unseen hand.
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Episode recap:
- Start by writing down Ruth 3:1 (0:13)
- As Christ followers, our hope is not in our circumstances (5:00)
- What is going on when Ruth goes into Boaz’s room at night? (7:15)
- Ruth’s action showed her faith in God’s provision for her (12:02)
- Many of us find ourselves in a bitter place (15:09)
- We can choose to look for God at work (17:51)
- We’ll never fully see what’s at stake eternally in our small stories (26:23)
- God uses all of our emotions, even negative ones, to get us to move forward (28:20)
- We can take steps forward if our eyes are on God, not the outcome (32:00)
Scripture Verse:
Ruth 3:1 (ESV) “Then Naomi, her mother-in-law, said to her, “My daughter, should I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you?”
