“Favor” was as common to the people of God as grace, forgiveness, faith, and many other Biblical truths. God did not just save His people, but He also placed His favor upon them as they journeyed through life. Godly favor can be defined as: unexpected supernatural intervention, divine opportunities, supernatural turnarounds, shattered limitations, awakened dreams, and missed opportunities redeemed. Consider Exodus 33:12-19 where God spoke to Moses about the favor he and all of Israel would have.

The story of God revealing who He is, His nature, and love towards us, is a story that spans the entire Bible. When we look at God in the true light of who He is in the stories in the Old Testament, we begin to gain a clearer picture of the true heart of God. The story of Ruth takes place in the middle to the end of the time of the Judges of Israel. It is a beautiful story of hope and grace being poured out on someone who, from the outside looking in, would not deserve it.

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There is this beautiful encounter between Jesus and a lame man at the Pool of Bethesda. This certain man had been in this same place for 38 years, never able to attain his healing ... and then Jesus shows up! This man’s interaction with Jesus gives us some insight as we might ask ourselves the question, “How do I know when I am healed?” May the Lord write His Words of Truth on the tables of your heart as you listen.