Reflect God’s Love – July 14, 2025
Read: Ruth 1:1-19a
Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me.” When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped urging her. Ruth 1:16-18
Reflect God’s Love
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Maybe a scientist? A pro athlete? A doctor? Those are great! But today’s Bible story shows us something else we can be—a mirror!
In our Bible story, a woman named Naomi was having a really hard time. She had moved far away from home. Then something very sad happened—her husband died. Then both of her sons died too. Naomi was heartbroken, lonely, and homesick.
But Naomi had someone who cared about her—a woman named Ruth, who was married to one of Naomi’s sons. Ruth didn’t leave Naomi. Instead, Ruth said, “I’ll stay with you. I’ll help you. You won’t be alone.”
Why did Ruth do that? Because she had learned about God’s love. Ruth didn’t always believe in God, but when she joined Naomi’s family, she got to know God. She learned that God is always with us. She learned that God takes care of us. She learned that God promised a Savior to take away our sins.
Now, Ruth was like a mirror. Not a real mirror you hang on the wall—but a mirror of God’s love. Ruth showed love to Naomi because God had first shown love to her.
And guess what? You can be a mirror too! God loves you. He sent Jesus to be your Savior. He gives you what you need and promises never to leave you. That love fills you up—and you get to reflect it out to others!
Be a mirror shining with God’s love!
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, help me reflect your love to the people around me. Amen.
The questions below are to help families discuss this devotion. The questions are divided by age group as suggestions, but anyone could reflect on any of the questions as they desire.
Questions for Younger Children
- What were some of the sad things that happened to Naomi?
- What kind things did Ruth do to help Naomi?
Questions for Elementary Age Children
- How was Ruth like a mirror in this story?
- Can you name three ways God shows his love for you?
Questions for Middle School and Above
- Think of three people you see a lot—at home, school, or church. How could you show them God’s love with your words or actions?
- Sometimes we forget to be thankful for God’s love. What’s one thing you can do every day to remember how much God loves you?
