Stick together for glory

 

Text: Ruth 1:14-15 (KJV)

And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her. And she said, Behold thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law.

Friends, which one are you, cleaving or leaving?   Indeed, the life of Ruth was a typical example of one that clave to glory. Though she went through adversity in the family but at the end, it was a glorious fulfillment as she stick together with Naomi her mother in law. Ruth 1:18 When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her. So, to cleave is an attitude that turns shame and disgrace to glory. Yes, we can count several storms and famine they passed through as a family, but she did not turn back.  But, the act of sticking firm and strong despite the circumstances, brought them the testimony at the end. Ruth left all to follow Naomi, while her sister in law, Orpah kissed Naomi and turned back. Where are you today?

Amazingly, the lifestyle of persistence is a tool we need if we must clave through the storms of life. It goes beyond physical attachment to soul-tied intimacy that can last for ages. Hence, Ruth had a soul-tie relationship with a decision never to go back. Romans 8:35- Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? There are so many things in this world that can separate or divide us from our close relationships with people and ultimately to God, but in the case of Ruth, she was steadfast and determined to go with Naomi despite the circumstances involved; she had her heart set on the covenant promise. I pray this is an attitude we should all follow with our God. So, I urge you to choose and cleave right, because there is glory ahead in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

1.       Father, please guide and strengthen us in the phase of adversity as to hold on to our saviour in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember to cleave to the end because your glory is sure, if we avoid distractions.