Ruth 4:14-22

The consummation of the marriage between Boaz and Ruth led to a son whose name is Obed (servant). The bounce came back to Naomi's step as she was now a grandmother and had a child to raise. Her friends acknowledge her before all and God as she was now considered blessed and was called by her real name Naomi versus her adopted name, Mara (bitter). Her emptiness was gone and there was new meaning to her life. From the commentary:

Verses 18-22 Perez was the son of Judah by his daughter-in-law Tamar, who was also a widow. (See Genesis chapter 38.) Judah’s family gained God’s promise in Genesis 49:8-10. From this family came Boaz and, later, great King David. Jesus, the greatest of all kings, came from Bethlehem from the same family. Jesus was the son of Mary. Like Ruth, she obeyed God and always trusted him. There is no special book in the Bible about Mary, but God has given us this lovely book about Ruth. In this book, we read about ordinary people. They are living as members of God’s family because they respect and obey him. It gives us a pattern for our own lives.

Truly a story of the ages and one that was a pause that refreshes. Glad to have done it and now looking for the next book to go through.

Long, long ride home and finally got my oil change for the 500. Glad to see that all is well for that car for now. Very proud of Irene and her diligence to get the place ready for Thanksgiving. Also glad to see GG home and David last night. Now onto Princeton and hopefully an uneventful day.

Praise for today: Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show us mercy. Micah 7:18