Obey Authorities - Ruth 4

S - Ruth 4:¹⁶ Naomi took the baby and cuddled him to her breast. And she cared for him as if he were her own. ¹⁷ The neighbor women said, “Now at last Naomi has a son again!” And they named him Obed. He became the father of Jesse and the grandfather of David.
O - In the last chapter, Naomi told Ruth to go to Boaz and that he would do what was right.  In this chapter Boaz followed through and redeemed the land that belonged to Naomi's son and also took Ruth to be his wife.  Because Ruth obeyed and did what Naomi told her to do, both Ruth and Naomi were blessed and Ruth had a son named Obed who become the grandfather of David and was in the line of Jesus.
A - Just as Ruth obeyed what her mother-in-law told her, I need to obey the authorities in my life.  God blesses those that follow the authorities that He has enabled to be in positions of authority.  Ruth's allegiance to Naomi was outstanding and she not only obeyed her but wanted to do even more for her.  I will have that same spirit towards the authorities in my life, especially towards my Heavenly Father.
P - God, I come to you today and want to serve, honor and obey you.  Please speak to me so that I know the will that you have for me.  I love you and want more than anything to follow you and to hear "well done".  Not entirely for my satisfaction but to also know that I have placed an example that my children can look at and follow.  Bless me and my family today in all that we do.  Heal and protect us as we go about our day.