Stop Striving!

Ruth 2

I like this chapter very much, because it shows a very clear picture. See, Ruth clung on to Naomi, and then she went to this particular field that belonged to Boaz, to pick some leftover grains. Note that the instant  Boaz noticed her and knew who she was and WHAT SHE DID, Boaz immediately had favor on her. Proof? He asked his men to not embarass her, allow her to "ta pao" food back for Naomi, allow her to take more grains back, allow her to eat with him and so forth.

The enitre chapter showed Boaz favor upon Ruth. And Ruth went home having so much, that she even said this:

13 "May I continue to find favor in your eyes, my lord," she said. "You have given me comfort and have spoken kindly to your servant—though I do not have the standing of one of your servant girls."

See....Ruth was nobody. But because of the kindness she shown to Naomi, she became famous for her deed, and people like Boaz, liked her alot. He even asked her to stay with his servant girls. And Naomi hearing all these was overjoyed, and also urged Ruth to go with Boaz as it would be safer. See...Ruth was capable of stepping into a field shortly after she arrived and find favor with the owner of the field, without having have to go through tons of trials and errors, or bad encounters with other owners of other field. She was that blessed! Simply because she chose to honor Naomi, and clung on to the right principles and character, she was very blessed.

The same goes to human today. See...Ruth needn't have to strive to get to where she should be back then. Likewise, as people of God, we needn't  have to strive to be noticed, to be accepted, to be loved, recognized, understood and so forth. What is the key to a prosperous fruitful life? It is when you honor God the right way, show faithfulness to God, and truly just serve God without ulterior motives (this applies to your leaders as well), then God would bless you! I always remember the one word that Shirley told me. Promotion comes not through striving, but when you purely choose to honor God and His appointed people. It will come when you least expect it.

Therefore, stop doing things to be seen or recognized. The world may perceive you as sincere, but God is the one who will truly read the true intent of your heart. Stop striving, and start serving. It is when you humble yourselves to do the will of God, serve Him, and do the right thing....that God will honor you with promotions and abundance.

Have a great day! =)