Welcome to the Family Altar Daily Devotional Guide of The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria

DATE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 2025
TOPIC: A WORTHY TESTIMONY
BIBLE PASSAGE: RUTH 3:8-11

Key Verse: “And now, my daughter, don’t be afraid. I will do for you all you ask. All the people of my town know that you are a woman of noble character” – Ruth 3:11.

The story in our passage today centres around two persons: Ruth, the Moabitess, and Boaz from Ephrata in Bethlehem, Judah. Ruth had earlier returned with her mother-in-law. She had no child from her previous marriage with Mahlon and needed to be married to a near kin to raise a name for the dead as was the custom then. Naomi, her mother-in-law, had urged her to take steps to call the attention of Boaz to do the needful. Worthy of the greatest attention was Boaz’s testimony of Ruth’s virtues. Though a stranger in the land, her virtues were like sweet-smelling savour, perceived by people in the city.

Ruth’s virtuousness was evident to everyone. Boaz attested to it, as did her mother-in-law. Being virtuous and righteous does not result in loss and deprivation, as some people mistakenly believe.

Ruth’s exemplary life left a lasting impression and had a strong impact on Boaz, who promised and fulfilled what was necessary once the protocol was eventually settled.

There are timeless lessons here. Situations and circumstances will always affect people. A person’s reACTION will ultimately determine what the end will be. Furthermore, we must not let adversity determine our behaviour. If we maintain our virtues, we will surely have a worthy testimony.

ACTION:
Live out the life that will stand the test of time.

PRAYER:
Precious Father, help me to live a worthy life that will birth a glorious testimonial.