Day 126 · May 6

A devotional for today

Today’s readings

• Old Testament: RUTH 2:1-4:22
• New Testament: JOHN 4:43-54
• Psalm: PSALM 105:16-36
• Proverb: PROVERBS 14:26-27

Old Testament

Ruth's faithfulness meets Boaz's kindness. The story ends with redemption, marriage, and a child in the family line that will lead to David.

New Testament

Jesus heals an official's son at a distance. The man believes Jesus' word and goes home in faith.

Psalm

Joseph's suffering became part of God's larger rescue plan; God was working before anyone could see the outcome.

Proverb

The fear of the LORD gives strong confidence and becomes a fountain of life.

Discover

Boaz is a kinsman-redeemer, but Jesus is the greater Redeemer who brings outsiders into God's family and asks us to trust His word.

Reflect

Can I obey Jesus' word before I see the result?

Fellowship

Share a time when God was working before you understood what He was doing.

Go around the group and complete this sentence: 'This week I saw Jesus in ______.' Keep it simple. Give everyone room to answer and listen for something you may have missed.

Prayer

Redeeming Lord, teach me to trust Your word and walk faithfully before I see the outcome. Amen.

Live

Take one step of obedience before the answer is visible.