For National Women’s History Month, we have, so far, reviewed three amazing women as notable protagonists in Biblical history. We looked at the leadership of Deborah, the loyalty of Ruth, and the faith of the Shunammite woman. Each of these women were well-respected and played pivotal roles in God’s work during the Old Testament. For the last Monday in March, though, we move forward to New Testament time and look at a very unique, one-of-a-kind woman… Mary Magdalene.

A dear friend at a local church has put on a Lady’s Day event for a few years now, and I love attending it. This past weekend, about 70 ladies from the community and surrounding area joined together for another amazing walk through scripture, worshiping the Lord in song, and just enjoying each other’s sweet spirits. My friend delivered a message that really touched my heart, so I thought I would share what I learned from her devotion.

Ruth is a timeless story of heartbreak, love, and redemption. There are a lot of lessons one can learn from this short Bible book; however, this devotion will focus on the loyalty of Ruth. She remained loyal to Naomi, her mother-in-law; Jewish tradition and laws; and, most importantly, to God. What is so remarkable about Ruth’s loyalty is the fact that she wasn’t even Jewish… Ruth was a Moabitess from Moab.

Moab was an ancient kingdom that originated from……

And she would sit under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the mountains of Ephraim. And the children of Israel came up to her for judgment. Judges 4:5

Jesus called them over and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions act as tyrants over them. It must not be like that among you. On the contrary, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave; just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”  Matthew 20:25-28 CSB

"She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household is clothed with scarlet." Proverbs 31:21

“Create in me a new heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10