Christian Devotional – March 4, 2025

Ruth’s Example, Day 11

Ruth becomes pregnant. Read Ruth 4:13-15.

When we first read this section, the outcome of Ruth becoming pregnant seems obvious. That was the whole point of why they were getting married is so that they could raise up a next generation. But I love that this verse has the reminder that it is God who brings about pregnancy.

If we remember, Ruth had been married before. We don’t know how long her marriage to Mahlon lasted until he died, but however long it was, she had not become pregnant and did not give birth to a child with him. Ultimately, God is the one who brings life, and any life that is conceived is precious to him and conceived with purpose. Ruth, in her circumstances was truly and deeply excited for the life that was growing inside her, and God was the one who made that happen.

We are to do everything we are supposed to do and be obedient in every single way possible to God’s will in our lives, but ultimately, it is God who brings the results. We can never lose sight of the fact that he is the one that is responsible for the results in every area of our life. Are we resting in the knowledge that he is responsible? And, are we obedient no matter what those results may look like.

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