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There are certain key moments in life when a decision made will transform a life and define a destiny. We often refer to these as \u201cdefining moments.\u201d Hua Mulan putting on her aged father\u2019s armor and going in his stead to battle because he was too old to fight; Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat in 1955 to resist oppression are both examples of defining moments that shape a destiny.<\/p>\n

Such is the biblical story of Ruth. While many tend to view the book of Ruth as mainly a reference point for finding a suitable marriage partner (there\u2019s nothing wrong with that); It is however not the pivotal point of the story. The reason Ruth is cemented for all time in biblical record isn\u2019t only because she married Boaz. In fact, Ruth\u2019s marriage to Boaz and her inclusion in the genealogy of Christ are derivative of a key defining moment in her life.<\/p>\n

This defining moment is found in the Book of Ruth 1:14-18\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0as she responds to her mother-in-law, Naomi.<\/p>\n

\u2026But Ruth said, \u201cDo not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people and your God my God\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

This was the moment which transformed Ruth\u2019s life and defined her destiny. Despite Naomi\u2019s logical plea, Ruth made a decision and remained strong in her resolve.\u00a0 She made a pledge to Naomi and never turned back.<\/p>\n

Coming to Christ is the greatest defining moment of the believer’s life. It is a moment marked by strong resolve as the believer makes a decision to follow Christ. A decision that requires submission, sacrifice, commitment and denial of self.<\/p>\n

\u2026Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me\u2026\u201d<\/em> Luke 9:23<\/a><\/p>\n

And just like Ruth who made a pledge and gained a lineage in Christ, the believer also makes a pledge and gains entry into the family of God (Galatians 3:26<\/a>), and thus inherits eternal life.<\/p>\n

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Jesus, I will worship thee,<\/em><\/p>\n

In this holy place,<\/em><\/p>\n

Amidst thy great church,<\/em><\/p>\n

I will worship thee until the end<\/em><\/p>\n

I shall carry home thy blessings.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 -CCC HYMN 62<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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