Today’s Community Scripture – 6/2/2025

But she said, “Don’t call me Naomi; call me Bitter. The Strong One has dealt me a bitter blow. I left here full of life, and GOD has brought me back with nothing but the clothes on my back. Why would you call me Naomi? God certainly doesn’t. The Strong One ruined me.” And so Naomi was back, and Ruth the foreigner with her, back from the country of Moab. They arrived in Bethlehem at the beginning of the barley harvest.

Ruth 1:20–22 (MSG)

– Reflection:

Naomi faced great personal loss in Moab, losing her husband and two sons. Left in poverty with her daughter-in-law Ruth, she returned to Bethlehem. There, Ruth met and married Boaz, a wealthy man. Their lineage led to King David and eventually to Jesus, showing that their hardships were part of a greater divine plan.

– Where do we go from here?

When we focus only on a single loss or a door that unexpectedly closed, it can feel unfair. But when we recognize that God operates across generations, we begin to see the bigger picture. What once seemed like a setback may actually be part of a divine plan, setting the stage for blessings that reach far beyond our own lives and into our destiny.

– Our Prayer for Today

Father, thank You that You know best when it comes to the difficulties that come into our lives. Thank You that Your plans are always so much more fulfilling and bigger than our plans. We declare that You are in control, and we believe that something big is coming our way. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.