As I mentioned yesterday, I did search the Bible for answers. One place I looked was Ruth. I knew that Ruth had to go out to find food to provide for her and her Mother-in-law, Naomi. She did this by going into a person’s fields and picking up the leftover grain that the pickers dropped.
I did notice something that answered one of my questions. Once in verse 1:9 and then again in 3:1 the phrase find rest is said. In both cases they are talking about Ruth going into a home to find rest. Basically to be provided for, is the explanation I found when I researched a little bit. This to me says that we are to be provided for. I do not have to be responsible for providing for our home.
To answer one of my questions-
Do I have to provide for my home?
As I see it from this and other places in the word. No, I do not have to. Can I? Ruth did in this passage but she was not married. So that will be the topic/question for tomorrow. Until then if you have never read Ruth take a look ,it is a very short book.
Jeannie
13 Bloggers, 13 topics, one Great God.
A series on the different aspects of Proverbs 31. Here is a list of the bloggers and their topics.
- Using Skills to Contribute to Family/2 better than 1
- The Fear of the Lord/ Satisfied by Love
- Using time wisely/Blessed Beyond Measure
- Taking care of needy/ Shadow Wonder
- Keeping an eye on home/Just a Glimpse
- She can laugh at the days ahead/ Faith Filled Food for Moms
- Clothed in strength and dignity/One thing I’ve Learned
- Taking care of others/ 2 savvy gals
- Being Creative/A Patchwork Mommy
- Bringing Variety to Family/ Karen Dawkins
- Extending your Hand to the Poor/ Women’s Fellowship House
- Organization/Teaching what is Good
Hope you all enjoy!! Feel free to explore the blogs. We have some very talented women participating.
Hi Jeannie! I love the book of Ruth! Looking forward to reading your series!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!