1. Ruth 4: 14-15, 17b NASB “Then the women said to Naomi, ‘Blessed is the Lord who has not left you without a redeemer today, and may his name become famous in Israel. May he also be to you a restorer of life and a sustainer of your old age; for your daughter-in-law, who loves you and is better to you than seven sons, has given birth to him. . . they named him Obed. He is the father of Jesse, the father of David.’” Father God, this story is so very amazing that only You Lord could work out such details. Imagine, this child in the linage of Jesus himself! Lord God, Your workings are far better than anything we can think or imagine. Faith, loyalty, kindness and generosity are all part of this story. Because You are sovereign in all situations we can trust You to work out the details of our lives. Help us to walk in faith even when things seem hopeless or confusing to us.
2. Zechariah 9: 9 NASB “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” Father, again we marvel at Your great plan, a plan for the salvation of mankind. Thank You for expressing Your plan through prophecies, Your written word, the life of Jesus on earth and Your Spirit’s revelation to us. Yes, we rejoice greatly!
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