How Seemingly Small Acts of Obedience Can Have a HUGE Impact

We've made it to the end of Ruth! In this week's episode of Life in the Word we're exploring Ruth chapter 4, and we center our discussion around 3 key ideas. The first idea is that we need to trust God over our fears. In this story, we see how the unnamed kinsman-redeemer backs out of redeeming Ruth because he's scared of what this will do to his inheritance. If only he had trusted God, he could've been part of God's incredible plans for Ruth. We too must choose faith over fear and step into what God is calling us to. The second idea we explore is that we need to adopt a long view, recognizing that present difficulties don't mean God has abandoned us. We must trust God in the process. Persevere through times of difficulty with the hope that you have in Christ. The final point we explore is that there is no small act of obedience. Through Ruth, Boaz, and Naomi's "small" acts of obedience, God brings about GREAT things, specifically through the birth of King David. We all must realize that there is no small act of obedience, and God has plans for your faithfulness.

About me:
Hey! My name is Austin, and I'm a 21 year old guy with a passion for people. I believe the good news is that God is better than we could've ever hoped, and I love sharing this message of grace and love with anyone that will listen. I'm the former Digital Marketing and Video Production Coordinator at a large, evangelical church in Frederick, MD, and I'm currently a student at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL. When I'm not writing papers or making YouTube videos, I do freelance work as a Wedding Photographer/Videographer and social media consultant. On any given day you can find me with my nose in a book or a guitar in my hands. Want to get to know me more? Follow me and say hi on Instagram at: @austin.suggs

Commentaries/Resources I Used:
IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament
Moody Bible Commentary
Thru the Bible Commentary: Joshua - Psalms
Dictionary for the Theological Interpretation of the Bible: Ruth, book of
Wilmington's Guide to the Bible: Judges Stage

Bible I Use:
ESV: Interleaved Edition

Video Stuff:
Camera: Canon 80d
Lens: Sigma 17-50 F2.8
Edited in FCPX

Music:
Bowmans Root - Isaac Joel
Beautiful Universe - The Camera Vox

Thumbnail Image:
Photo by Shelby Miller https://unsplash.com/photos/SkOiBDYgXdI

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