I'll Be There For You! Week 2-Ruth and Naomi (Loyalty & Care)

Chisholm Assembly of God Podcast

Pastor Micah continued our series this week called "I'll Be There For You!" This series focuses on the topic of friendship. Each week will will look at a different friendship from scripture along with a specific important characteristic of friendship. In scripture we see many examples of Godly friendship and how important it is to our walk with the Lord.
This week we look at the friendship between Ruth and Naomi and the characteristics of loyalty and care in friendship. Naomi lost her husband and both of her daughters-in-law, Ruth and Orpah, lost their husbands. So in the face of tragedy each of these ladies had to make a decision on what they would do moving forward. Naomi encouraged both ladies to go back to their homeland and look for a new husband. Orpah chose to go back home and look for a new husband. Ruth decided to remain loyal to Naomi and take care of her even if it wasn't in her best interest to do so. Looking at their friendship there are 3 key takeaways I want you to consider when it comes to the characteristics of loyalty and care in friendship:

1. True Friendship is Strengthened in Hard Times when we are Faithful!
2. True Friendship Requires Action and not just Feelings!
3. Even in Adversity, True Friends are Loyal!

Bottom Line: Friendship is made stronger through faithfulness together.