Decisions That Change Trajectories - Love Worth Finding - April 5
April 5, 2025 – Decisions That Change Trajectories
Ruth 1:17
Sermon: 2086 It Is Decision that Determines Destiny, Part 2
Pray Over This
“Where you die, I will die, and there will I be buried. The LORD do so to me, and more also, if anything but death parts you and me.”
Ruth 1:17
Ponder This
Ruth had a new devotion. She said in verse 16, “Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God.” She turned from idolatry and from her immoral gods. Have you ever said that to the Lord? “I’m finished with paganism. I’m finished with the old way.” She knew that’s what it meant to follow the God of Naomi.
She also had a new dedication. She said in verse 17, “Where you die, I will die.” What did she mean by that? She was committed to the end. She essentially said, “I am going with you, Naomi—all the way. I’m not going to turn back. If we get to Bethlehem, and there’s another famine and you die, I am going to die with you. I’m going all the way.” That’s the way that we are supposed to be dedicated to our Savior. We dedicate our lives to Him, turn from the old way, and stay with Him through our lives.
This decision Ruth made changed the trajectory of her life forever. She was given a new life that had a beautiful purpose, even though it required that initial sacrifice. We all have to make this choice that determines our destiny: Will we commit to Jesus to these great lengths? You’re free to choose, but you’re not free to choose the consequences of your choice.
- Have you gone to great lengths to commit to Jesus? What might be holding you back?
- How has your dedication to Jesus changed your life?
Practice This
Share your testimony of dedicating yourself to Jesus with someone today.
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