Someone is Watching You

This post came from a pastor that sends out weekly devotionals. His name is Marcus King. He pastors a church in DeSoto, TX. I thought this week's thought was worth reposting. So here it is.

Ruth 2:5 Then Boaz asked his foreman, "Who is that young woman over there? Who does she belong to?"


Hard times can make a person feel like their life is on a downward spiral and hope is almost gone. Ruth understood this just as much as anyone else. She had lost her husband, her income, her security, and found herself now in a situation where she was trying to do all she could do to honestly put food on her table. While going out into the fields to try and find something to eat, she went with that sole purpose in mind. She had no other ulterior motives. And while she was trying to start a new life, someone knew her harsh past and current condition. Listen to what Boaz's foreman told him about her. "She is the young woman from Moab who came back with Naomi...She has been hard at work ever since, except for a few minutes rest in the shelter."

Being a private person is a good thing. Yet, sometimes being so private can keep others from being a blessing to you. God knows who to get your business to. And yes, the devil knows the wrong people too! When God does it though, it will set you up to be in a better position than you could have ever imagined. Ruth was a widow with no money, but her character, sacrifice, and consistency caught the eye of the one God would use to bless her. You do know that Boaz checked her out some more and didn't just want to help her but marry her!

Note to self: "If I am going through hard times I should let my character grow stronger, and I should not start feeling sorry for myself. If I get up everyday even though it's hard, God will let someone know about my situation, and He will open a door for me I didn't expect. Depression and pity parties could have cost Ruth the husband God was preparing to send her. Her attitude gave her access! Someone is always watching me. The question is, what will I be doing while they are watching?" That answer could be the difference between a greater blessing or more hard times.

Prayer: Dear Jesus, please help me have a heart like Ruth to keep going when times are rough. I want to be in the right place at the right time with the right attitude so whomever you have watching me that you sent to bless me won't pass me by. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.