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1. Observations:
   The family left the land because of the famine and lived in the land that was not assigned to them. God’s presence had left them as expressed by Naomi. God had visited His people by the famine.. When Naomi returned Ruth came with her by her choice – she became part of the family. When gleaning we see that Boaz followed God’s ways by his hospitality. He also carried out what was required of Him. And Ruth did also what her mother-in-law told her to do. Obedience. Following God’s Word in their daily lives.

   Applications:
   During this time to live in a certain place also meant being part of God’s family – to be in the land given as an inheritance. The famine was a sign that the people had left His way and when the harvest came God’s blessing had returned upon the land. We wee His blessing also on all who follow His ways. At all times I too must walk in the Light of His Word. As Ruth choose, so I too must make a daily choice to walk with my risen Saviour also this day He has made. I not only need to know the Word but also Do that Word by my lLiving that Word – always.

   Prayer:
   Lord, help me in my cycle of knowing – loving – doing Your will in my life this day You have made. Walk the talk. Lead me and guide me always.

   I have decided to follow Jesus;
   I have decided to follow Jesus;
   I have decided to follow Jesus;
   No turning back, no turning back.
   Though I may wonder, I still will follow;
   Though I may wonder, I still will follow;
   Though I may wonder, I still will follow;
   No turning back, no turning back.

   The world behind me, the cross before me;
   The world behind me, the cross before me;
   The world behind me, the cross before me; No turning back, no turning back.

   Though none go with me, still I will follow;
   Though none go with me, still I will follow;
   Though none go with me, still I will follow;
   No turning back, no turning back.

   Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
   Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
   Will you decide now to follow Jesus;
   No turning back, no turning back.

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