The decision that awaited Naomi was not necessarily that for Orpah or Ruth. They were in their land and they were young enough that they could remarry and assimilate themselves back into their culture and the country's beliefs. Their people wouldn't abandon them and they could and would be cared for. However, the same could not be said of Naomi who openly spoke and shared who her God was and is. She exhibited her faith and trust in God and her daughters-in-law knew where she stood. She knew her age was a barrier for enabling her d-i-ls the opportunity to stay with her and so she gave them their freedom to remarry and live a productive life. After a while, Orpah agreed with remorse that she would be staying while Ruth held on to Naomi.
Today is an important day in the future of our country - the next four years will be shaped by today's vote and hopefully, the choice of the unborn will be heard as well. I voted by mail last week and while my candidate has flaws as most do, I believe in what he is saying and how he proposes to do it. Still, I think of my dad who told it that despite who is in there, you go about your business the same way - doing the best and providing for your family. Today also on the homefront, the trees will be cut down and even though the costs are less than what others would have paid, it's still a hickey nonetheless. Now my township is under a water alert due to a mechanical problem. As GG said, " two steps forward, one step back". Tomorrow, we expect more rain and wind as well which will hamper relief efforts.
Praise for today: Search my heart o God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139: 23, 24
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