What would you do if God Himself had rejected people like you? No way in. No hope of acceptance. No place among the people of God, because of where you came from, because of what your ancestors had done?

That was the fate of the Moabites. According to Deuteronomy 23:3-6, the Moabites were cursed and excluded from the assembly of the Lord because of how they treated Israel during the exodus: refusing them bread and water and hiring Balaam to curse them. They were outsiders. The forgotten. The condemned.

And Ruth was a Moabitess.

I've spent months studying the biblical account of Ruth while researching for my new book. Ruth's story of kindness, loyalty, and diligence, even in the face of grief and uncertainty, reveals profound lessons for us today. Her unwavering faith and selfless acts paved the way for God's abundant blessings, turning her sorrow into joy beyond measure. This post explores Ruth's journey and how she became a part of Christ's lineage.