(2) & (3) “Walk by Faith, Not By Sight”

(2) & (3) “Walk by Faith, Not By Sight” (Ruth 1:6-2:9)
 Dr. W. Jamie Kim

 I. People Who Perpetually Miss Out (Vicious Cycle)
No savings
Went to Moab but lost everything
Missed out on God’s intervention
Go home empty

 II. When You Lack Faith You Can Only See the Impossible Situation (1:6-10)
Cannot remarry
Unable to produce
Will take too long
Cannot make a living

 III. When You Lack Faith You Can Only Come Up with Logical Solutions (1:11-15)
Go back to your mother’s house
Remarry

 IV. When You Have Faith You Can Make Preposterous Decisions (1:16-18)

 V. When You Have Faith You Can Experience God’s Miraculous Provision (2:1-9)

 VI. Lessons
If you want mercy, be merciful.
Faith demands that we go beyond our human solution.
God always rewards our faithfulness.
God always provides if you are willing to be faithful. Trust Him!
There is always a blessing behind hardship and suffering. Be patient! And wait on God.