DEVOTION ~ MARA
Theme: Mara Text: Ruth 1:20&21 20 But she said to them, “Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me. 21 I went out full, and the Lord has brought me home again empty. Why do you call me Naomi, since the Lord has testified against me, and the Almighty has afflicted me?” Ever lost something valuable in life? Guess you thought that was the end of everything for you. So is the story of Naomi for when her fellow women were happy to have her back and called her by her name (which means pleasant) she ask them to address her as Mara instead. Mara means bitterness the opposite of her name. She felt empty and troubled in spirit so asked why do you call me Naomi, since the Lord has testified against me, and the Almighty has afflicted me? Dear beloved in the Lord no matter how you feel or the situation you are in, remember God has not abandoned you. He has a purpose and reason for your situation and He will bring you to an expected end. PRAY...