Loyalty And Devotion
"...where you go, I will go, and where you lodge, I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God." - Ruth 1:16
Loyalty is a precious commodity. Many profess it, but few have it (especially when life goes sour). Yet there are few gifts greater than another person's loyalty, especially when we feel like the whole world is against us. Some relationships with in-laws are challenging because the only reason you have a loyalty to them is that you both love the same person. When that person is gone, there is often little to tie you together.
Ruth is one of the Bible's most inspiring women. Her mother-in-law, Naomi, lost her husband and her two sons. One of those sons was Ruth's husband. But listen to Ruth's words to Naomi: "Where you go, I will go. Where you lodge, I will lodge and your people shall be my people and your God, my God. And where you die, I will die and there I will be buried." She not only said it, she kept her word. Loyalty is a precious commodity, especially when life goes sour.
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4 Comments
We are the parents of Anne Wright, wife of Bryant. We so enjoy these devotions and look forward to them every day even though we have his book. - Bob and Marge Hoskins
i get these everyday and not a day goes by that it doesnt fit the ocassion,,i have just spent several days in the hospital with my mother-in-law and it was a very trying experience we learned more about each and and i thnk my love and respect for her got even stronger,,real parents are those who stand by you through everything,,the word in-law is just a formality,,they too can be really good parents if you give them the chance,,after thirty years of marriage to her son,,i can safely say i am a part of there family.
kathy turner - kathy
My daughter is married to a great guy I am proud to call my son, not son-in-law. We have a great relationship and at times react to each other as mother and son. I can't picture any other person for her. Cesar Uribe Meija I am proud to call you my son. - Jan-Mexico
I share your experience, Kathy. Thanks to my in-laws I could get married many years ago in England, when I hardly spoke the language. My wife's mother still lives with us in Australia and she really is part of the family. I have never forgotten the help that I received from her over the years. Now, she is dependent on us for shelter and care but our loyalty and love cover this situation comfortably. - Frits