The first week of Advent invites us to rest in the faithful hope of our sovereign God. In the midst of humanity’s brokenness, scripture reveals a God who actively redeems His people. In every generation, His watchful care, grace, and compassion have remained steady and sure. As we enter Ruth’s story this week, we’re reminded that even when life is marked by loss, chaos, and uncertainty, our God is El Roi—the God who sees. When Ruth’s story begins, hope was hard to find. Yet even in their uncertainty, God was weaving redemption through humble faith and steadfast love. He saw Ruth and Naomi, and ultimately all of humanity in our need for salvation. Because our God keeps His promises, we have hope and can trust Him with our past, our present, and our future. The same God who saw Ruth in her faith and Naomi in her sorrow has now come near to see us face-to-face. He is the God who sees—the One who steps into our stories, bringing light and redemption even when He feels silent. As we begin the first week of Advent, let's remember that He is still weaving redemption in our stories—in the waiting, the longing, and the promise fulfilled in Jesus, our Wonderful Counselor. week one
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