" Blessed is the Lord who has not left you without a redeemer today, and may his name become famous in Israel... May he also be to you a restorer of life and a sustainer of your old age..." (Ruth 4:14-15)
Redeemer... Restorer... Sustainer... From the very beginning of the chaos in my life up to this very moment God has been faithful and true to perform these roles in my life.
The story of Ruth fascinates me not just because of the sweet love story of Boaz and Ruth, not just because of the deep level of commitment, loyalty and companionship that Ruth and Naomi had but most of all, it is indeed fascinating because of the love of God that was reflected in the story.
I needed a Redeemer, someone who'll buy back all I have lost - holiness, reputation, relationship, sense of worth, self-respect and my list could go on and on.
I needed a Restorer, someone who would establish my future again and replace my present situation with what was really intended for me to have.
I needed a Sustainer, someone who will provide for all I need - physically, emotionally, spiritually - someone who would make it a point that I would have the kind of life that is really meant for, someone who would ensure that I would always have enough.
And God has once again proved to me that He is indeed my all in all - my Redeemer, my Restorer, my Sustainer. He performed and will continue to perform these roles in my life. He is all faithful and true. And because of these truths, I am confident that my future is secure. Goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life. God will bless me and will make my role significant in His kingdom, just like Ruth, as I seek to follow Him. He will renew my heart and transform my mind so that He may be able to use me again as He have always wanted.
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