Bible Stories: Ruth (Part V)

The grief of bereavement is great; Three women lose their husbands fast; But one has lost husband and sons! Oh, what a tragedy for all! The selfless mother-in-law feels The daughters-in-law need not share The cup of woes that life gave her, But tells them to make their future. One daughter-in-law goes away; Ruth’s love for Naomi but stays; She will not leave her any day; But follows her in her pathways! Naomi is more experienced; Ruth puts her future in her hands; She has to leave for Bethlehem, Where she knows not the people there. Her trust in Naomi is great; She does whatever she tells her; Naomi does right things for her And guides Ruth to new destiny! What unflinching love both do share! And God is with them in travail; They do not curse or lament much; Their faith in God just cannot fail. God works a miracle for Ruth; Though Moabite, she is so good; A rich man Boaz marries her In accordance with Israel’s rites. God’s mercy on two righteous souls- Two widows without any hope, Is brought out by the story here: “Believe the Lord and He will care.”