Rut 1:3 | MHM | STEP | v. 3, 5 : Elimelech died, and soon after, both of his sons died as well (Ruth 1:3, 5 ). Some said their lives were shortened because they married women from Moab. This teaches us that we cannot run away from death because it can find us anywhere. Also, if we leave God’s ways, things usually do not work out well for us. Naomi lost her husband and her two sons. She was left alone in a foreign land with no family. Sometimes, God allows many troubles in a row to teach us to trust Him for comfort (Isaiah 47:9; 51:19 ). Only God can truly comfort someone who is so sad and alone.

‏ Ruth 1:3

v. 3, 5: Elimelech died, and soon after, both of his sons died as well (Ruth 1:3, 5 ^a). Some said their lives were shortened because they married women from Moab. This teaches us that we cannot run away from death because it can find us anywhere. Also, if we leave God’s ways, things usually do not work out well for us. Naomi lost her husband and her two sons. She was left alone in a foreign land with no family. Sometimes, God allows many troubles in a row to teach us to trust Him for comfort (Isaiah 47:9; 51:19 ^b). Only God can truly comfort someone who is so sad and alone.