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Devotional 11.6.26



November 6 – God is Faithful 

1 Corinthians 1:9

God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

 

Scripture Reading – Ruth 1

What a wonderful truth to remember as we prepare for worship: God is faithful, and He has called us into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ. Our relationship with God does not rest on our ability to remain faithful to Him but on His unwavering faithfulness to us. Through Jesus, we are welcomed into a relationship with the living God and into a community of people who belong to Him.

In Ruth 1, we encounter a story marked by loss, grief, and uncertainty. Naomi loses her husband and both sons while living in Moab. Overwhelmed by sorrow, she decides to return to Bethlehem, and Ruth chooses to accompany her. Ruth's words express remarkable devotion: “For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God” (Ruth 1:16). Though the future is uncertain, Ruth commits herself to Naomi and to the God of Israel.

The chapter does not offer an immediate resolution to their suffering. Naomi returns home grieving, feeling that her circumstances reflect God's bitterness toward her. Yet even in this season of sorrow, God is at work in ways she cannot yet see. Ruth's faithful commitment will become part of a much larger story of God's redemptive purposes.

As we prepare for worship, we are reminded that faithfulness does not mean we will never experience hardship, disappointment, or unanswered questions. Rather, we can trust the character of the God who calls us into fellowship with Christ. When our circumstances are difficult and the road ahead is unclear, we can rest in His promises and continue walking in faith. May we gather this Sunday with grateful hearts, encouraging one another to trust God's faithfulness even when we cannot see what He is doing. The God who calls us to Himself will not abandon His purposes for His people.

Further reading: Deuteronomy 7:6–9; Psalm 36:5–9; 2 Timothy 2:11–13

Reflection Questions:

1.     When have you experienced a season of uncertainty or loss like Naomi and Ruth? How did you see God's faithfulness, even if you did not recognize it at the time? 

2.     How does knowing that God has called you into fellowship with Jesus Christ change the way you approach worship and face the uncertainties of the coming week?

 

Prayer: Faithful Father, thank You for calling me into fellowship with Your Son, Jesus Christ. When I face uncertainty, disappointment, or grief, help me trust Your character and rest in Your promises. Teach me to remain faithful in my relationships and to walk in obedience even when I cannot see the way ahead. As I prepare for worship, fill my heart with gratitude for Your steadfast love and help me encourage others to trust You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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