Honoring Ruthie
I don’t remember when I first noticed Ruthie, but am pretty sure it was in our new building in the foyer. She greeted me every service with, “Good morning, Denise!” Then she would ask me how I was and I would always say “Goooood!” Then I would ask her how she was and her response was always the same, no matter what condition her condition was in, “I’m blessed.” Sincerely, and you knew she was telling the truth. She is a genuine person that knew that her circumstance was not eternal, that Jesus is. So knowing Jesus she knew, that He had blessed her beyond measure and she demonstrated it every single time I saw her, even in the last 2 weeks of her precious life on earth!
When the Lord blessed me enough to form a team of people to pray for His new believers, one of the first people that I thought of was Ruthie. The reason why is because of her demonstrated love for Jesus’ people, her care & concern for His children and her desire to serve Him in all things that He set before her. What a heart of an amazing servant! She helped in teaching the first lessons to the new believers as well and I know that the ones that had her were very blessed by her love for our Lord and her love for them. I am sure all that had the opportunity to be prayed for by Ruthie can attest to the true love that poured from her.
On this very special week we celebrate the death & resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ, isn’t it fitting to celebrate our dear Ruthie during Holy week? I love you Ruthie and will see you later, girlfriend!