Channels of blessings D20022022
- COUPLES AND SINGLES NETWORK FOR CHRIST INITIATIVE
- Feb 20, 2022
- 2 min read
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CASNFCI SCRIPTURE & PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Channels of blessings
Naomi took the child, laid him in her lap, and cared for him. … women living there said, “Naomi has a son!” …. — Ruth 4:16-17 Although Bethlehem's history was identified with sorrow, the name speaks of blessing. Bethlehem means "House of Bread." In the ancient world, where most people earn a living out of a marginal existence, fully satisfying your hunger pangs was rare. But Bethlehem speaks of a community in which needs were met. Naomi understood these things. But famine had forced her to flee the town with her husband and two sons. They settled in Moab. But Moab proved to be no promised land. Naomi's husband died there, and so did her two sons. Sucked dry of joy and hope, Naomi returned to Bethlehem empty. But Naomi didn't return alone. Her daughter-in-law Ruth came with her. And the covenant obedience of a kinsman named Boaz in taking Ruth to be his wife led to the birth of a son who would continue Naomi's family line. The story ends with Naomi holding her grandson, Obed, in her lap. The faithfulness of Boaz and Ruth turned emptiness into fullness, making them channels of blessings firstly to Naomi, then to Israel as a Nation, and finally to all Mankind (Matthew 1:3-16).
Have you noticed that when we are faithful to God; He blesses us not only for ourselves but also for others too? Our commitment to serve and obey God makes us channels of blessings to others, and loving God always spills over into loving those around us.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to stay faithful to your will. Make me a channel of your love to those overwhelmed by emptiness. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE
Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative
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