New Girl in Town

Featured ~ Lisa Brittain

Having heard the good news that God was providing for His people in Bethlehem, the two women, Ruth and Naomi, arrived safely in Bethlehem in late spring, just in time for the barley harvest.1 Ruth, the Moabitess, she was the new girl in town. Her only friend was her mother-in-law, Naomi.

Have you ever been the new girl in town? What emotions pop to the forefront when I ask about the lunchroom on your first day at a new school or workplace? I feel the awkwardness in my gut. Do you?

Ruth was a foreigner in the land of Bethlehem. Her people in Moab were a pagan people, hostile to the lineage and God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. There were horrific events, pain and suffering which sullied the history of these two people groups. And yet here were two women grafted together as a family through marriage and tragedy.

Ruth made a choice. She chose loyalty to her mother-in-law, and she chose a new life of faith in the One True God.

So what do you do to assimilate when you’re the new girl in town?

Read the rest at my page Come To The Table: A 31 Day Writing Event.

To study the book of Ruth through my 31-Day devotional, 31 Days Of Gleaning With Ruth: questioning my way through a famine season click here.

31 Days of Gleaning with Ruth: Questioning my way through a famine season

Published by Lisa Brittain

I am an avid follower of Jesus. I have been since my early twenties when I met Him personally and received dramatic healing in my body and mind. After many years of marriage and raising sons into the teen years, I was challenged to explore the duplicity of my spoken faith followed up by fearful actions. I received the challenge presented by both of my sons. They love me and so they dared to confront me with the truth. Chips off my proverbial block! I determined then {more than a decade ago} to overcome fear with faith that was more than words. In my late 40's I made a decision to leave the desert wandering behind and set out to pursue the abundant life Jesus promised His disciples. I am a tentmaker {actually a reupholsterer} by day, which helps to support the call God has on my life to serve Him in my community. I thoroughly enjoy my work. Repairing and restoring throw-away furniture is a fulfilling creative outlet. More so, my Cheer House Repair and Restore business opens the door for me to interact with my community. My passion is to walk so closely to Jesus that others want to know Him too. I love to introduce women to Him as we walk, talk, and work together hand in hand through everyday life. Nothing thrills me more than to watch someone fall so in love with Jesus through His word and conversation; learning to trust His heart and receive His great love! I have been married to my dear man for over 30 rollercoaster years. We're simply thrilled that our latter days are more joyful and purposeful than our first. Together we have two - grown young men on their own journeys. Additionally, we share our home with 3 lively rescue pups. I look forward to having you join me on this journey of faith... Bold feet, humble heart Psalm 131 ~ Lisa