Nobility of Heart

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Verse: Ruth 4:15 "He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. For your daughter-in-law, who loves you and who is better to you than seven sons, has given him birth."

Ruth's extraordinary love and devotion to her mother-in-law, Naomi, is a shining example of nobility of heart. Despite being a young widow herself, Ruth chose to care for Naomi, who was not only old and childless but also a stranger in a foreign land. Her love for Naomi was not limited to mere words or feelings; it was demonstrated through her actions, as she worked tirelessly to provide for Naomi's needs.

What's remarkable about Ruth's story is that she was not motivated by a desire for personal gain or recognition. Instead, she was driven by a deep sense of love, loyalty, and responsibility towards Naomi. Her nobility of heart was not limited to her actions towards Naomi; it was also reflected in her willingness to identify with Naomi's people and culture, even when it meant leaving behind her own identity and heritage.

Ruth's quality in connection with an old widow, childless Naomi, is truly amazing. She loved Naomi with a selfless love, putting Naomi's needs before her own. She was better than seven sons to Naomi, guarding her and caring for her needs like a loyal son would. Her decision to love the bitter and cursed widow, Naomi, was extraordinary, and it demonstrates her nobility of heart.

Ruth's story teaches us that true nobility of heart is not about our social status, wealth, or achievements. Rather, it is about the quality of our relationships, the depth of our love, and the sincerity of our actions. It is about being willing to put the needs of others before our own, even when it requires sacrifice and selflessness.

As we reflect on Ruth's story, let us be reminded that our relationship with God is not just about our individual accomplishments or achievements. It is about the quality of our love, the depth of our devotion, and the sincerity of our actions. Let us strive to cultivate a nobility of heart that is characterized by love, loyalty, and responsibility towards others.

Ruth's nobility of heart was rewarded by God, as she became the grandmother of King David, and an ancestor of Jesus Christ. Her story teaches us that when we cultivate a nobility of heart, we not only bring joy and blessing to those around us, but we also bring glory and honor to God.

Prayer:

Dear God, help us to cultivate a nobility of heart that is characterized by love, loyalty, and responsibility towards others. May our actions be motivated by a deep sense of love and devotion, rather than a desire for personal gain or recognition. May we be willing to put the needs of others before our own, even when it requires sacrifice and selflessness. May we bring joy and blessing to those around us, and may we bring glory and honor to You.

Amen.

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