Ep. 78: Instead, Call Me...

In Podcast Episode 78, “Instead, Call Me…,” Kim discusses Naomi’s admonition for the women of Bethlehem to call her bitter. At this point in your life, how would you complete the phrase: Instead, Call Me…

 

The primary scripture text for this episode is Ruth 1:19-22, with a focal verse of 20:

 

19 So the two of them continued on their journey. When they came to Bethlehem, the entire town was excited by their arrival. “Is it really Naomi?” the women asked.

20 “Don’t call me Naomi,” she responded. “Instead, call me Mara, for the Almighty has made life very bitter for me. 21 I went away full, but the Lord has brought me home empty. Why call me Naomi when the Lord has caused me to suffer and the Almighty has sent such tragedy upon me?”

22 So Naomi returned from Moab, accompanied by her daughter-in-law Ruth, the young Moabite woman. They arrived in Bethlehem in late spring, at the beginning of the barley harvest.

 

Instead, Call Me…:

• Too old;
• Too young;
• Disabled;
• Discouraged;
• Distant;
• Worthless;
• Dead Inside;
• Lonely;
• Different;
• A Failure;
• Invisible;
• Other: ________________________________.

 

Instead, Call Me…”:

• A Child of God;
• Christ’s Friend;
• A Member of God’s Family;
• Uniquely Created for a Divine Purpose;
• Blessed;
• Other: _______________________________.

Resource:

 

“Who I Am in Christ” (From Neil Anderson, Living Free in Christ)

 

LOUISIANA DISASTER RELIEF:

If you would like to contribute to the Disaster Relief efforts in Louisiana, here is one organization with boots on the ground: Louisiana Baptist Convention Disaster Relief

 

RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF RUTH PODCASTS:

• “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
• “The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
• “Life Application Study Bible”
• “The Book of Ruth” by Bianca Juarez Otholff (RightNow Media)
• “Ruth: Your God. My God. A True Story of Love & Redeption” by Tommy Nelson (RightNow Media)
• “The Girl’s Still Got It: Take a Walk with Ruth and the God Who Rocked Her World” by Liz Curtis Higgs
• “The Swindoll Study Bible:NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
• “Love Story: God’s Epic Tale of Redemption” by David Platt (RightNow Media)

"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:

 

Our NEW Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.

 

Online Bible Study Courses:

 

Would you like to take a deeper dive into the book of Joshua and learn more about the Israelite story, join Kim as she teaches “Finding Courage for Life’s Battles: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua.”

 

To take her FREE 3-Day Online Bible Study entitled “Let  God Transform U through His Word: Why Is Personal Bible Study So Important to Your Christian Life?”.

 

Check out Kim's website at https://gettinghealthyall4hisglory.com for blog posts and her PDF Printable collection.

 

Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”

 

If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at gettinghealthyall4hisglory@gmail.com.

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

 

1-800-273-8255

 

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

 

Reference:

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.