Oluwafemi .The Word of God is a light to my Path.

  Introduction Ruth 3:1–18: Naomi encourages Ruth to offer herself to Boaz so he will marry her and provide a stable home. When she does this, Boaz says that a closer relative has the first right to marry Ruth if he chooses, but Boaz promises to marry her if he does not. Aware of how Ruth’s visit might be perceived, Boaz takes measures to safeguard her reputation and sends her home with extra barley. Today’s Key Verse: Ruth 3:10a GNT “The LORD bless you,” [Boaz] said. “You are showing even greater family loyalty in what you are doing now than in what you did for your mother-in-law.” Read 1  Some time later Naomi said to Ruth, “I must find a husband for you, so that you will have a home of your own.  2 Remember that this man Boaz, whose women you have been working with, is our relative. Now listen. This evening he will be threshing the barley.  3  So wash yourself, put on some perfume, and get dressed in your best clothes. Then go where he is threshing, but don't...

  The Power of the Cross Scripture: Ephesians 2:2, NKJV “You once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience.”  (Ephesians 2:2, NKJV) In the flesh, everyone is following the course of this world that is being led by the prince of the power of the air, Satan, who works in the sons of disobedience. Without Son Power we end up being led by this spirit that follows the course of this world. The power of the cross enables us to break free from our disobedience. Without Christ washing away our sins by his own blood, we have no salvation. Without the death and resurrection of Jesus, we cannot experience freedom. He restores our relationship with God and gives us access to Son Power for everyday living. The power of the cross helps us to overcome the “joy busters” that attempt to rob us of our peace and contentment in times of instability. When we face unsettling problems, we hold ...

  October  24 Introduction Ruth 2:1–23: Ruth goes to the field of Boaz, her late husband’s relative, to gather leftover grain from the harvest. Boaz orders his workers not to disturb Ruth. When she is surprised at his kindness, he praises her for leaving Moab to follow her mother-in-law Naomi, a deed worthy of God’s blessing. Boaz gives her more from the harvest and invites her to continue gathering from his field. Today’s Key Verse: Ruth 2:12 GNT [Boaz said:] “May the LORD reward you for what you have done. May you have a full reward from the LORD God of Israel, to whom you have come for protection!” Read 1  Naomi had a relative named Boaz, a rich and influential man who belonged to the family of her husband Elimelech.  2 One day Ruth said to Naomi, “Let me go to the fields to gather the grain that the harvest workers leave. I am sure to find someone who will let me work with him.” 3  So Ruth went out to the fields and walked behind the workers, picking up the ...

  The Kingdom of God Scripture: Mark 4:26–28, NKJV “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he himself does not know how. For the earth yields crops by itself: first the blade, then the head, after that the full grain in the head.”  (Mark 4:26–28, NKJV) Relationship The kingdom of God is established in the believer through Jesus Christ. John tells us, “Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life” (1 John 5:12, NLT). Revelation The Word of God is represented by the seed in the verses from the book of Mark. The seed is planted in the ground, sprouts, and then grows to a full crop. God’s Word is planted in us as we  soak our hearts in it. It grows in our heart and then displays its fruit in our lives. Reflection We do not fully understand how this happens, but we do know that God causes the growth. Over time we will see God’s Word ...

  The Law Leads Us to Grace “Because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin.” — Romans 3:20 Reflection Beloved, God’s Law and God’s grace really do go hand in hand. God intended all along that the Law would draw people to Him. Remember, His desire has always been for relationship with His people. In His sovereign wisdom, God knew that it would take the Law for His people to experience Him more, even when they disobeyed. How is that possible? How could people experience God more through trying to obey commandments they could not keep? The Law itself calls people to grace! The Law causes us to recognize that we cannot live up to God’s holy call upon our lives in our own strength. Through the Law we recognize our own weakness and are confronted with our desperate need for grace and mercy. The Pharisees and religious leaders of Jesus’ time were living proof that as soon as we think we are experts at following God’...

  Son Power Grows Within Us to Possess Our Entire Life Scripture: Mark 4:30–32, NKJV “To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it? It is like a mustard seed which, when it is sown on the ground, is smaller than all the seeds on earth; but when it is sown, it grows up and becomes greater than all herbs, and shoots out large branches, so that the birds of the air may nest under its shade. ”  (Mark 4:30–32, NKJV) Those who do not have a relationship with God reject the principles of the kingdom of God. Satan, the god of this present age, the prince of the power of the air, does not want us to think about eternal matters. He only wants us to devote our time, talent, and treasure to the consumable things of this life which will have no value in eternity. However, when  Son Power  takes root in the heart of one who receives Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior, that person begins to experience transformation into a new crea...