Hello, I would like to share with you the message from 30 June 2026 from “The Good Seed” daily calendar. Please let me go and glean heads of grain after him in whose sight I may find favour. (Ruth 2:2) Above my desk hangs a reproduction of the oil painting “The Gleaners” by Jean-François Millet. It is an image from 1857, depicting three women stooping to gather the scattered ears of grain left in the field. It is a laborious task that causes backaches!  This work, unfamiliar to us today, serves as an illustration for a spiritual activity. The Bible is a wonderful harvest field where we find nourishment for our hearts. The process of gleaning, metaphorically speaking, begins with reading and hearing the Word of God. This is how we obtain something that strengthens our faith from the Bible.  Yet the ears lie on the ground. Without bending down and exerting effort, we achieve nothing. Superficial reading of the Bible and half-hearted listening do not nourish our faith. Additionally, when gleaning, one cannot collect whole sheaves at a time. Each ear must be gathered individually. Perhaps today, in reading the Bible we grasped only one verse. Let’s keep that statement in our hearts! It’s the nourishment that God wants to give us now.  For the gleaner’s sack to be full, she must work persistently. Similarly, understanding the thoughts of God in His Word doesn’t happen overnight. It is necessary for us to read the Bible with perseverance to progressively understand the Word of God better. Today’s reading: Leviticus 14:33-57 – Psalms 62:1-12

God promised to abundantly provide food for His people (Leviticus 25:18-19), and so, in remembrance of their enslavement in Egypt, He commanded them to feed the poor and needy (19:9-10; Deuteronomy 24:19-22). The story of Ruth took place in the backdrop of this law of gleaning (Ruth 2). God also wants us to be open-handed with his material blessings (see Deuteronomy 15:7-11). The apostle Paul says that God gives us material blessings for our enjoyment and commands believers in Jesus “to use their money to do good. . . . Be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others” (1 Timothy 6:18 nlt).Today, because God has richly given to us, we can look for opportunities to be generous to others.

Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening devotion for today. ED.i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* SATURDAY 20TH JUNE, 2026. *SUB-THEME:* EXAMPLES OF GOD'S AMAZING GRACE. *TOPIC:* RUTH. *TEXT:* RUTH 2:8-17. 8. So Boaz said to Ruth, “My daughter, listen to me. Don’t go and glean in another field and don’t go away from here. Stay here with the women who work for me. 9. Watch the field where the men are harvesting, and follow along after the women. I have told the men not to lay a hand on you. And whenever you are thirsty, go and get a drink from the water jars the men have filled.” 10. At this, she bowed down with her face to the ground. She asked him, “Why have I found such favor in your eyes that you notice me—a foreigner?” 11. Boaz replied, “I’ve been told all about what you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband—how you left your father and mother and your homeland and came to live with a people you did not know before. 12. May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.” 13. “May I continue to find favor in your eyes, my lord,” she said. “You have put me at ease by speaking kindly to your servant—though I do not have the standing of one of your servants.” 14. At mealtime Boaz said to her, “Come over here. Have some bread and dip it in the wine vinegar.” When she sat down with the harvesters, he offered her some roasted grain. She ate all she wanted and had some left over. 15. As she got up to glean, Boaz gave orders to his men, “Let her gather among the sheaves and don’t reprimand her. 16. Even pull out some stalks for her from the bundles and leave them for her to pick up, and don’t rebuke her.” 17. So Ruth gleaned in the field until evening. Then she threshed the barley she had gathered, and it amounted to about an ephah. *TOPIC:* RUTH. *THE MESSAGE:* The story of Ruth, the Moabite, is a classic example of God's amazing grace. Ruth, a respectful, obedient, and hardworking young widow, went gleaning in Boaz's field. Boaz was a relative of Naomi's husband. As she gleaned, she found exceptional favour in his sight. He persuaded her to remain on his farm. Boaz accepted, protected, and even provided water and bread to Ruth, who eventually became his wife (4:13). This story shows how God's providence and grace lead and direct one's steps beyond cultural and ethnic boundaries. Are you often looked down upon because of your extraction? Do not despair. Men may mistreat you, but God's redeeming Grace is there to exalt and give you a voice and standing. Trust Him! *REFLECTION:* God's Grace is open to all. *PRAYER:* Thank You, Father, for accepting me in Jesus' name. Amen. *MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:* JOHN 1:16. "From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another." *TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:* PSALM 104-106. ED.i. Be a father Sunday 21st June 2026 'He will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children.' Malachi 4:6 NKJV In 1985 Tim Burke saw his boyhood dream come true when the Montreal Expos baseball team took him on as a pitcher. After four years in the minor leagues, he was given a chance to play in the big leagues. And he quickly proved his worth by setting a record for the most relief appearances by any rookie pitcher. Along the way, Tim and his wife Christine adopted four children who needed additional support - two daughters from South Korea, a son from Guatemala and another son from Vietnam. All the children were born with very serious illnesses or physical defects, and neither Tim nor Christine was prepared for the tremendous demands such a family would bring. And with the gruelling schedule of major-league baseball demands, Tim was seldom around to help. After searching his soul and deciding on his life's true priorities, Tim did something that amazed everyone - he gave up his dream career in major league baseball. When reporters asked him to explain this unbelievable decision, he simply said, 'Baseball is going to do just fine without me. But I'm the only father my children have.' Heroes are in short supply these days. And Tim Burke is one of them. Dad, you can be another one. You will never regret a moment of the love, time and effort you invest in your children. So, be a father. (And if you don't have children, pray for fathers you know.) 2.Evening prayer for today. EP.i. Evening Prayer Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. ⏤ John 14:27 Peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of Christ. ⏤ Sheila Walsh Lord, abide with us, for it is evening, and the night is upon us. Give us Your protection in and through the darkness. Our eyes cannot see in the night—but Your eyes see, as in the day. The darkness and the light are both alike to You. You can watch over us, for You neither slumber nor sleep. So we put ourselves into Your loving care for the night. We shall sleep without fear, for You are our keeper. We ask You for Your divine peace. Earth's peace is easily broken by alarms and by troubles that spring up continually. We are startled evermore by sudden fears and dangers. But Your peace is eternal. Not as the world gives—do You give unto us. You give Your own peace to Your redeemed children. It is that peace that we seek tonight. You have promised to keep in perfect peace, those whose minds are stayed on You. May we rest in You. May we nestle in Your love, as little children nestle in the mother's bosom. May we hide in You as in an everlasting rock, so that our peace may never be disturbed, even in the wildest storms of earth. Through this night may we be kept, and may Your best blessing be upon us. May no accident befall our home while we are sleeping. May we be preserved until the morning and then receive a Sunday's blessing to prepare us for our duties. We remember other homes around us, praying that Your grace may be upon them. Bless Your ministers tonight who are preparing to speak to Your people tomorrow. Hold them near Your own heart and give them the messages, the words of life, which You would have them speak. Fold us all now in Your everlasting arms, and may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be upon us. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/76/evening #taptapstudio #youdevotion.

Divine Connection God often brings breakthroughs through relationships, not isolation. Destiny is rarely fulfilled alone. God places the right people at key moments to provide guidance, favor, and opportunity. Ruth’s life changed when she met Boaz. What looked like a simple act of gleaning turned out to be a divine setup. Ruth 2:3 says, “As it turned out, she was working in a field belonging to Boaz.” That meeting was not random. God used the right person to shift her future from survival to legacy. Mordecai’s wisdom and timing strengthened Esther’s courage. Esther 4:14 reminds her, “And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Mordecai helped Esther see her purpose clearly and pushed her to act when it mattered most. Without his voice, her influence may have remained unused. Scripture consistently shows that God connects people strategically. Ecclesiastes 4:9 says, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.” Divine connections sharpen purpose and unlock access you cannot create on your own. The right people bring confirmation, opportunity, and alignment. One God-ordained relationship can open doors, shift seasons, and move you closer to the breakthrough God already planned.

*KINGDOM FINANCE PRINCIPLES: THE ORDER OF PROVIDENCE* *Leviticus 23:22(KJV):* “When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not wholly reap the corners of your field when you reap, nor shall you gather any gleaning from your harvest; you shall leave them for the poor and for the stranger: I am the LORD your God.” Our theme scripture reveals that there is an order in providence. This order dictates that those who are poor come last, to gather what remains after a harvest. It is why poverty is a very bad spirit. It disadvantages people so much that they only ever touch what’s left, what’s been cast off by others. But this should not be so for a child of God. God has not designed you to only afford what others have used and discarded. In Christ, you are no longer positioned at the end of the line. You are not the one who survives on what remains. You belong to the household of God, and in His house, you are entitled to the first and best things. Refuse a mindset that expects only scraps. Where the world may have prepared you for leftovers, God prepares a table before you full of the finest things. Hallelujah! *FURTHER STUDY:* Leviticus 19:9-10, Ephesians 1:3 *GOLDEN NUGGET:* In Christ, you are no longer positioned at the end of the line. You are not the one who survives on what remains. You belong to the household of God, and in His house, you are entitled to the first and best things. Refuse a mindset that expects only scraps. *PRAYER:* Father, thank You for calling me into the fullness of Your provision. You teach me to walk in the confidence of my identity as Your child. You have removed every mindset that expects less than what You have promised. I receive Your best, Your abundance, and Your intentional goodness for my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Song of Ruth — A Vivid Poetic Telling In days when judges ruled the land, And Israel wandered from God’s command, A famine fell on Bethlehem’s hill, And bread was gone; the fields grew still. Elimelech with Naomi dear And sons—two boys she cherished near— Left Judah’s soil for Moab’s plain, Where foreign gods and strangers reigned. But sorrow tracked them where they trod; For death broke in beneath the rod. Elimelech first, then both her sons— Her house fell silent, one by one. Now widowed thrice, with empty hands, Naomi rose to leave that land. She heard the LORD had visited home, And barley sang where wind now roamed. She told her daughters-in-law to stay, To find new hope along their way. Orpah kissed her and turned aside, But Ruth clung fast with steadfast stride. “Entreat me not to leave thy side, Nor from thy journey turn aside. Where thou dost go, there I will go; Thy dwelling place shall be mine also. Thy people shall be my people known, Thy God forever be my own. Where thou art laid, there I shall lie— May God so bind me till I die.” So hand in hand they walked the road, Two grieving hearts beneath their load. When Bethlehem saw Naomi’s face, The women whispered in that place: “Is this Naomi?”—once so fair. She answered, “Call me Mara here, For bitterness my drink has been; The LORD hath testified against my sin.” Yet barley harvest filled the air— A season wrapped in answered prayer. And Ruth, the Moabitess strong, Went forth to glean where she belonged. She wandered humbly, unaware That providence had placed her there In fields of Boaz, noble, kind, A kinsman of Elimelech’s line. He saw her glean with modest grace, The sweat upon her sun-kissed face; He asked his reapers, “Whose is she— This stranger bowed so diligently?” They said, “It is the Moab maid Who left her land, unafraid, To serve Naomi without complaint.” His heart grew warm; his voice grew faint. “Let handfuls fall for her to reap; Let none rebuke or dare to speak. Let her abide here, safe and near— For God rewards the faithful here.” At evening Ruth her gleaning bore, Great measures of the harvest store. Naomi saw and blessed the Name Of Him from whom all mercies came. She told her child of nearer kin, Of Boaz strong, of hope again; A plan took shape, both wise and bold— A custom sacred, ancient, old. Upon the threshing floor that night, When stars spilled silver, cold and bright, Ruth laid herself at Boaz’ feet— A gentle plea, a gesture sweet. He woke, astonished at her grace, Her virtue shining on her face. He pledged his heart, his vow to keep: “Fear not, my daughter, nor weep. A nearer kinsman stands between, Yet I will act, as honor deems.” At morning light before the gate He called the elders; none would wait. The nearer kinsman gave his right— A sandal loosed, a lawful sight. Thus Boaz claimed his bride that day, And joy chased all her grief away. The town blessed Ruth—once foreign born— With Rachel’s strength, with Leah’s corn. A son was given, Obed fair, A tender answer to despair. Naomi held him to her breast; Her empty arms at last found rest. And thus through Ruth, the Moabitess, Came David’s line—God’s faithfulness. Through her would rise in Bethlehem’s stall A greater King who saves us all. From famine’s pain to fields of grace, From widow’s tears to love’s embrace, The story sings from age to age: Redemption walks on every page.

The Story of Ruth – A Woman of Faithful Courage | Inspiring Bible Narration In a world chasing recognition, Ruth’s story speaks to the beauty of quiet faith, loyal love, and courage in the unseen moments. The Story of Ruth – A Woman of Faithful Courage is a powerful Bible narration that brings to life the journey of a woman who chose faith over fear, commitment over comfort, and purpose over the past. Though she was a foreigner and a widow with no promise of a future, Ruth’s decision to walk in loyalty and obedience changed the course of history. From gleaning in the fields to becoming part of the lineage of Jesus, her story reminds every woman today: God honors faithfulness in the quiet places. 🌾 Whether you're in a season of waiting, rebuilding, or wondering if your small acts matter—Ruth's story will inspire you to trust God with your next step. 📖 Watch this moving narration and discover how your faith can lead to legacy. 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more Bible-based encouragement for women of faith. #Ruth #WomenInTheBible #BibleNarration #ChristianWomen #FaithfulCourage #GodSeesYou #PurposeInPain #WomenOfFaith #LegacyOfFaith #DaughterOfTheMostHigh #WomenOfTheWord #EncouragementForWomen #FaithJourney #ChristianInspiration #BiblicalWomanhood #ChristianMotivation #ChristianDevotional #Christian #BoazAndRuth #GodIsFaithful #Devotional #womanofgod #womeninbible

LOYALTY IN RELATIONSHIPS – RUTH AND NAOMI From the book: The Power of Loyalty by Rev. Ishmael Asare Bakae ________________________________________ Loyalty is most beautifully displayed in the context of relationships. While loyalty to God is our highest priority, human relationships offer the daily opportunities to express this virtue in tangible ways. One of the most inspiring biblical examples of human loyalty is found in the story of Ruth and Naomi—a relationship built not on convenience but on covenant. 🔹 Covenant Friendship and Generational Blessings Ruth was a Moabite widow, and Naomi, her Israelite mother-in-law, had lost everything—her husband, her sons, and her home. When Naomi decided to return to Bethlehem, she urged her daughters-in-law to stay in Moab and rebuild their lives. One of them agreed, but Ruth’s response became a timeless declaration of loyalty: “Entreat me not to leave you, or to turn back from following after you; for wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God, my God.” — Ruth 1:16 (NKJV) Ruth’s loyalty was not based on what she could gain from Naomi—Naomi had nothing to offer her. Ruth’s devotion sprang from love, faithfulness, and covenantal commitment. She chose to identify with Naomi’s people and Naomi’s God, despite the uncertainty of the future. This loyalty unlocked a generational blessing. Ruth’s decision to remain faithful positioned her for divine alignment with Boaz, and eventually, she became the great-grandmother of King David, and part of the lineage of Jesus Christ. Loyalty leads to legacy. 🔹 The Beauty of Selfless Commitment In a world where relationships are often transactional and disposable, the loyalty of Ruth stands in stark contrast. Her example teaches us that true loyalty is not about what you receive—it is about who you are. She did not stay because of comfort or familiarity, but because of covenant. Loyalty in relationships—whether in marriage, ministry, friendship, or mentorship—is sustained not by emotions but by commitment. It is choosing to stay when others walk away. It is believing in someone’s destiny even when their situation looks hopeless. It is covering one another in love and truth, refusing to speak evil or abandon during weakness. Many relationships today suffer because people are more loyal to convenience than to covenant. But when we commit to walk with others in loyalty, we become vessels of healing, strength, and destiny fulfillment. Just as Ruth became a blessing to Naomi, so can your loyalty bring restoration to others. 🔹 Loyalty That Births Destiny Ruth’s loyalty brought her into her destiny. Had she remained in Moab, she would have missed the move of God. Loyalty positions you in the right place at the right time. It aligns you with the people, places, and purposes God has ordained for your life. God rewards loyalty—not just in heaven, but also on earth. Ruth was a foreigner, a widow, and poor, but her loyalty made her a woman of great influence and honor. She moved from gleaning in the fields to owning the field, from obscurity to royalty. You may not understand the full picture now, but your loyalty will not go unnoticed by heaven. Whether you are standing with a struggling friend, serving a leader faithfully, or honoring a covenant relationship—know that God sees, records, and rewards loyalty. 🔹 Reflection • Are you loyal in your relationships, or are you quick to give up when things get hard? • Do you value people for who they are or only for what they can do for you? • What “Naomi” has God placed in your life that needs your loyal support? 🙏🏽 Prayer Points 1. Lord, help me develop a spirit of covenant loyalty in all my relationships. (Ruth 1:16) 2. Holy Spirit, teach me to love and stand by people even when they are going through bitter seasons. 3. Father, align me with divine relationships that carry prophetic significance for my destiny. 4. Lord, may my loyalty bring restoration and healing to those You have connected me with. 5. God, reward every act of faithfulness in my life with open doors and generational blessings.

[Luke 1:37]: If you ever wonder why, you should be most grateful to the Savior, our Lord JESUS CHRIST, EMMANUEL: the Word made flesh: the Author of Salvation, ask the Father God, and you'll see why the most amazing, and mightiest event is still unfolding with the omniscience might of his love toward us, yea his story is forever to be cherished with all blessedness. That all glory would rise to God for sending his Son: Christ JESUS: the Son of the Highest, the prince of life: (For he is the life through whom all life came, the very light, and the essence of true energy): I'll always keep dearest him being crucified: (blessed generations of victory, arose after he ascended on high) the most amazing event to ever happen in this earth! Christ the Savior of souls, yeah, even our Bishop [Ephesians 3:14 - 21] Show us how your loving kindness is better than life! All selah-selah-selah-selah-selah-selah-selah 24 Behold, the Lord maketh the earth empty, and maketh it waste, and turneth it upside down, and scattereth abroad the inhabitants thereof. 2 And it shall be, as with the people, so with the priest; as with the servant, so with his master; as with the maid, so with her mistress; as with the buyer, so with the seller; as with the lender, so with the borrower; as with the taker of usury, so with the giver of usury to him. 3 The land shall be utterly emptied, and utterly spoiled: for the Lord hath spoken this word. 4 The earth mourneth and fadeth away, the world languisheth and fadeth away, the haughty people of the earth do languish. 5 The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof; because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the everlasting covenant. 6 Therefore hath the curse devoured the earth, and they that dwell therein are desolate: therefore, the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men left. 7 The new wine mourneth, the vine languisheth, all the merryhearted do sigh. 8 The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth. 9 They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it. 10 The city of confusion is broken down: every house is shut up, that no man may come in. 11 There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened; the mirth of the land is gone. 12 In the city is left desolation, and the gate is smitten with destruction. 13 When thus it shall be in the midst of the land among the people, there shall be as the shaking of an olive tree, and as the gleaning grapes when the vintage is done. 14 They shall lift up their voice, they shall sing for the majesty of the Lord, they shall cry aloud from the sea. 15 Wherefore glorify ye the Lord in the fires, even the name of the Lord God of Israel in the isles of the sea. 16 From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs, even glory to the righteous. But I said, my leanness, my leanness, woe unto me! the treacherous dealers have dealt treacherously; yea, the treacherous dealers have dealt very treacherously. 17 Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are upon thee, O inhabitant of the earth. 18 And it shall come to pass, that he who fleeth from the noise of the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that cometh up out of the midst of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for the windows from on high are open, and the foundations of the earth do shake. 19 The earth is utterly broken down, the earth is clean dissolved, the earth is moved exceedingly. 20 The earth shall reel to and fro like a drunkard, and shall be removed like a cottage; and the transgression thereof shall be heavy upon it; and it shall fall, and not rise again. 21 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall punish the host of the high ones that are on high, and the kings of the earth upon the earth. 22 And they shall be gathered together, as prisoners are gathered in the pit, and shall be shut up in the prison, and after many days shall they be visited. 23 Then the moon shall be confounded, and the sun ashamed, when the Lord of hosts shall reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem, and before his ancients gloriously. All selah-selah-selah-selah-selah-selah-selah

Isaiah 24:7-15 (KJV) The new wine mourneth, the vine languisheth, all the merryhearted do sigh. The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth. They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it. The city of confusion is broken down: every house is shut up, that no man may come in. There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone. In the city is left desolation, and the gate is smitten with destruction. When thus it shall be in the midst of the land among the people, there shall be as the shaking of an olive tree, and as the gleaning grapes when the vintage is done. They shall lift up their voice, they shall sing for the majesty of the LORD, they shall cry aloud from the sea. Wherefore glorify ye the LORD in the fires, even the name of the LORD God of Israel in the isles of the sea. This quote us by Ellen White Education Page 307 Music in the hereafter There will be music there, and song, such music and song as,save in the vision of God, no mortal ear or mind conceived.