Lay It on Me

Chapter 1

1 When the Unexpected Happens based on a preconceived idea of an expected outcome. We flee conflict and cling to success. To us, it seems impossible that a good God could allow bad things to happen to good people. Jesus said, however, "your Father in heaven... sends rain on the just and on the unjust" (Matthew 5:45). M Some foundations melt under the pressure of storms because the house was not built on the Rock, Christ Jesus. Others can experience the same trouble, stand dripping wet amid deafening thunder and blinding lightning and yet still remain firm when the clouds of darkness have lifted to reveal the much-needed sun. The difference is who or what you are trusting and how you react to trouble. The Book of Ruth gives us insight into how people should and should not react when the unexpected happens. This story begins with famine and death. In an effort to flee a terrible famine, Elimelech and his family migrated to Moab. uch can change in 24 hours. Decisions you make today can affect your life forever. Many choices we make are