Our lesson today comes from Ruth chapter 4. Austin Klein is a self proclaimed atheist. He believes that it is our personal responsibility to make our own moral decisions without the help of a "god". It is up to us to make our own rules and regulations. We are to define our own moral code. Some examples of people who did this are Warren Jeffs the polygamist from Utah; Timothy McVeigh the man who bombed the building in Oklahoma and Hitler who was responsible for the death of many Jews. Boaz, who learn about in the book of Ruth has different beliefs than Mr. Klein. Boaz was an older man and well to do within his community. He was known for his character and strong faith in GOD. He was an extremely hard worker. He had the opportunity to give into temptation with Ruth, but chose to marry her in respect to both of their characters. Boaz approached the elder ahead of him in the lineage to inherit Ruth and Naomi. He asked him if he wanted to purchase the land left by their brother Elimelich. The elder agreed to buy the land thinking of himself and what he could gain from it. Boaz reminded him that if he did purchase the land that Ruth and her mother-in-law would come with it. After very little consideration, the elder chose not to purchase the land and Boaz proceeded to marry Ruth. Ruth then was able to conceive and gave birth to a son. From Boaz and Ruth a great lineage was started that eventually led to the birth of Jesus Christ. As you go this week think about Boaz and the legacy he left with his life. Look at Boaz as a person who affected the world in an amazing way. We too have the ability to touch the world and compete against the Austin Klein's of the world. Husbands, hold your wife to high esteem like Boaz did to Ruth. Sometimes we do not realize the plans God has for us because we down play the resources he has given us. Put yourself out there and let GOD work through you and the talents he has blessed you with.
Happy Birthday:
Lesley Childs - January 12th
Prayer Requests:
Hugh and Kerri - Kerri was home with Trent who is under the weather. Pray he will get well soon. Also, Hugh's dad has prostate surgery this Wednesday morning. Pray for a good surgery and quick recovery.
Tyler and Heather - Heather is under the weather with eye infection. Pray it will get well soon. Tyler starts clinicals at St. V's on Tuesday.
Rebecca and Jason - Bailey is home with Jason. Hopefully she will be able to start getting out within the next month.
Josh and Melanie - Josh too is having eye issues this morning. Pray that will get better soon. Continue to pray for Melanie's uncle and grandmother as they recover from heart attack and hip surgery.
Brad and Ashley - Continue to pray for a job for Brad. Also, they got a new puppy for Christmas and are having trouble at night. Pray the puppy will sleep so they can.
Chris and Kim - Kim was home sleeping after working all night. She will leave next Sunday for OK and be gone the whole week.
Scotty and Lesley - Scotty's mom goes back to PA for treatment and then will go back in a month for scans to make sure the chemo is working. Pray for good results.
Brandon and Amanda - Amanda was home with Mary Charles. Mom and baby doing well.
Brian and Keri - Keri has been under the weather a little. Pray she will get better soon. Pregnancy still going well.
Rachel and Andrew - Rachel's dad is in hospital for chest and arm pains. They are running tests to see what may be going on. Pray for healing.
Kim and John - We were glad to have Mr. and Mrs. DeShazo with us this morning. Kim has a case that is set for trial this week but is going to try and have it postponed. Pray this will work out.
Amber and Jon - Jon's dad has been having some swelling in his knee and ankle on the leg he had the knee replacement. They did some blood work before Christmas about his heart and are waiting for the results. Pray for both his leg and heart condition to heal. My grandfather goes for colonoscopy this week and cancer doctor next week. Pray for good results.
John and Susie - John will now be traveling to MS for work instead of Mobile. Pray he will not have to travel as much since it is 6 hours one way.
Joey and Kelly - In honor of New Year's resolutions, they are trying the ABS diet. Pray they will be successful and Joey will stick with it :) Also, Jonathan will be going back to Samford so pray he will do well this semester.
Have a good week and we will see you next Sunday!
Amber
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