Purpose in the Promise

Dearly Beloved, 

Day 98: Chronological Bible in One Year Devotion🙏🙏

Today’s reading beautifully threads together generations, legacy, and the fulfillment of divine promise. Ruth 4:13-22 closes the chapter of Ruth’s journey with divine fruitfulness: God enables her to conceive, and she gives birth to Obed, the grandfather of King David. This is no ordinary child—this is the continuation of a redemptive lineage that would ultimately bring forth Jesus, the Messiah.

From Ruth, a Moabitess, to Obed, to Jesse, and to David—God proves again that His plans transcend borders, history, and circumstances. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles 2:9-55 and 4:1-23 might seem like mere lists, but they are sacred records of divine faithfulness. Each name tells a story of a family God didn’t forget, a promise He remembered, and a purpose He preserved.

Among these names, we meet people like Jabez, who prayed a bold prayer in 1 Chronicles 4:10—and God granted his request. This shows us that even in long genealogical lists, there are powerful glimpses of God's personal involvement in individual lives.

In 1 Samuel 1:1-8, we are introduced to Hannah, a woman deeply grieved by barrenness, much like Naomi and Ruth once were. Though her womb was closed, her heart remained open to God. Her story reminds us that divine delays are not denials—they are divine set-ups for God’s greater glory.

Together, these passages highlight a powerful truth: God has not forgotten you. Whether you're in a season of waiting, like Hannah; redemption, like Ruth; or purpose discovery, like Jabez—God is working behind the scenes. He is the Master Author of your legacy.

Reflection:

Even when you feel hidden in the crowd or lost in the wait, God sees you and is aligning your life with purpose. Trust the promise, even in the process.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for seeing me even when I feel unseen. Help me to trust You in every season, knowing Your promises never fail. Fulfill Your purpose in my life just as You did with Ruth, Jabez, and Hannah. Let my legacy speak of Your faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.