Woman of the Bible · Conquest and Judges
Ruth
Moabite widow, great-grandmother of King David
Ruth was a Moabite who married into Naomi's family. After her husband died, she refused to leave her mother-in-law and committed herself to Naomi's people and God. She worked hard gleaning in the fields of Boaz, who became her kinsman-redeemer, and she became the great-grandmother of David.
Key verse: Ruth 1:16
Strengths
- Loyal through loss
- Hard working and humble
- Chose God as her own
Struggles
- Widowed and a foreigner in a new land
- Lived in poverty for a season
What Ruth teaches you
Faith. Choose God as your own, even when it means leaving what is familiar, and trust Him to lead you to provision.
Family. Loyalty in hard seasons is a gift, so stay close to the people who need you when walking away would be easier.
Business and calling. Faithful, steady work in a humble field builds a reputation that opens doors to favor and lasting partnership.