When letting go feels easier, choose to cling. Like Ruth, faith holds on—even without answers—trusting that God is already holding on to you.
Ruth 1:14 — Dabaq: Hold On and Don’t Let Go: Studies on the Book of Ruth, Part 7
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Alan Smith
Ruth 1:10-13 – Tiqvah: When All Hope is Gone: Studies From the Book of Ruth, Part 6
Even when hope feels gone, God still holds the thread. Tiqvah reminds us that true hope isn’t lost—it’s held securely in His hands.
Ruth 1:8-9 — Menuchah: The Rest Only God Can Give: Studies from the Book of Ruth, Part 5
Some exhaustion runs deeper than sleep. God offers menuchah—a settled, secure rest for your soul that circumstances alone can’t provide.
Ruth 1:6-7 — Paqad: When God Draws Near: Studies on the Book of Ruth, Part 4
God’s paqad means He sees, remembers, and acts. When He moves, our role is to rise and follow where He leads.
Ruth 1:3-5 – Muth: When Death Comes Knocking: The Book of Ruth, Part 3
Naomi knew the pain of “muth”—loss that lingers. Yet even in grief, she remained in God’s story. Being left is not being alone.
Ruth 1:2 – Elimelech: My God is King: Studies on the Book of Ruth, Part 2
Elimelech’s name means “My God is King,” yet he fled to Moab when famine struck. His story reveals the quiet tension between what we profess and how we react to scarcity, reminding us that God’s sovereignty remains even when our trust falters.
Ruth 1:1 – Ra’ab: When Famine Comes to the House of Bread: Studies on the Book of Ruth, Part 1
In the book of Ruth, the “House of Bread” (Bethlehem) runs out of bread. We all face seasons of ra’ab—times of emotional or spiritual famine. But as this devotion reminds us, the famine is never the whole story; it is simply the setup for God’s incredible redemption.
Naga: The Touch That Heals
In the presence of perfect holiness, Isaiah felt “undone.” But a burning coal didn’t bring pain—it brought purification. Explore the Hebrew concept of naga’ and how God’s touch transforms our deepest guilt into a restored purpose.
Salach: Mercy That Is Greater Than Your Sin
Please forgive the iniquity of this people, according to the greatness of your steadfast love… (Numbers 14:19 ESV) Some failures don’t fade quickly. They sit with you, replay in your mind, and leave you wondering if you’ve crossed a line you can’t come back from....
Sur: The Power of Turning Away
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. (Proverbs 3:7 ESV) There’s a moment we’ve all faced. A time when we know what the right choice is, but something in us hesitates. Not because we’re confused, but because we’re tempted. In that...