Unshakable Devotion to God

Ruth's statement is one of the most magnificent confessions found anywhere in Scripture. “But Ruth said: "Entreat me not to leave you, Or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God. Where you die, I will die, and there will I be buried. The Lord do so to me, and more also, If anything but death parts you and me." (Ruth 1:16-17 NKJV)


At this time, Naomi resolved to return home to the Promised Land, and in so doing she believed that she had to leave her daughters-in-law, Ruth and Orpah, in Moab because she thought that would be best for them. However, Ruth demonstrated a deep, undying devotion which compelled her to remain by Naomi’s side never leaving her. She made a strong commitment to God and to God’s people. Verse 16: by this she was renouncing her Moabite roots, the world of unbelievers and false worshipers. She was determined to become identified with the people of God, the Israelites. Verse 17: Ruth declared that her commitment was until death; it was total, final, and unshakable.

Ruth's total commitment is a strong example for us, She was not indecisive or neutral; neither can we be. Our commitment can be no different than hers, just as she made a total commitment to God and His people, we must be totally, wholeheartedly committed to Jesus Christ.