This all takes place in the context of Judges 21:25 (probably during Gideon's ministry)
I. Naomi's Bitterness
A. Dearth
B. Death
C. Desperation
D. Despair
E. Deceit
Paul's response in Acts 16:25-30. He wasn't bitter.
II. Naomi's Blessings
A. Friendship
B. Faithfulness
C. Favor
1. God's Providence
2. God's Provider (Boaz, 2:19)
3. God's Provision (child born!)
4. God's Plan (David's great grandmother, Matthew 1)
Next Steps:
Exhort one another every day, as long as it is called 'today':
• To Repent! God doesn't save us so we can be proud.
• To Reconcile!
• To Remind!
• To Rise Up!
In ALL our circumstances of life faithfully rejoice in your heart of the blessings of the Gospel.