Chapter 28. Famous People Who Suffered
Loneliness And Depression
Other Biblical Characters Who Evidenced Signs Of
Depression And Loneliness
This tender song captures the devotion of Ruth for Naomi. Ruth gleaned
food in the field of Boaz, a kinsman of Naomi’s husband, a mighty man of
wealth and also a man of honor. Happily, Boaz had high regard for Ruth and
they married. This must have gladdened Naomi’s heart, as grandchildren
soon came along, and her depression and hurt feelings about the Lord’s
seeming rejection lifted. But, Christian singles, Naomi didn’t know the
half of it! Her grandchild (O.K., technically it wasn’t her grandchild,
but since she considered Ruth her daughter, and called her “daughter“ it
was a “grandchild in love.”) this child, Obed, would become the ancestor
of King David and therefore of Jesus Christ! It must have seemed odd to
these Godly women that Ruth had never conceived with her first husband of 10
years, Mahlon, Naomi’s son. But the Lord, who knew the future, gave Ruth
the honor of becoming the ancestor of the long-promised Messiah! She is even
listed in His genealogy in Matthew 1:5. The first son of Boaz and Ruth, Obed
begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David. Do you suppose, Christian singles, Naomi
and her beloved daughter Ruth realized what an incredible honor was bestowed
upon them, after they had suffered the loss of their husbands in Moab? The
moral of the story, dear ones, is that you never know what the Lord has in
store for you, so it’s best to “expect a miracle” as you draw near to
Him and He draws near to you!
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