Are you loyal and faithful to your family and loved ones....

This was the pledge of Ruth to her mother-in-law. Some would call her an ex-mother-in-law since Ruth's husband, Naomi's son, had died... but Ruth never treats Naomi as an "ex" of any kind. God loves loyalty and bestows his blessing and favor when we are loyal to others. In an era where people are thrown away as readily as paper plates and napkins, let's remember that loyalty is a quality that God not only loves, but it is also a quality that he defines for us in Jesus. So let's see loyalty and faithfulness as a crucial commitment.

Almighty and faithful God, thank you for your loyalty. Thank you for not giving up on us despite our fickleness and unfaithfulness. Bless us today as we seek to be a loyal and honorable people. Bless my own mother-in-law this day, God. Show her your mercy, love and faithfulness. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen