As the journey back to Judah begins, Naomi issued a challenge to her two companions.

III. THE CHALLENGED SHE ISSUED

She would not have the two women follow her if they were not truly decided to do so.

1. Here is the test God sets every would-be pilgrim. Matt 16:24.

2. The realities of the future were clearly spelled out. There would be a forsaking of mother and land, Luke 14:26. It was a losing of the life, Luke 9:24. There were no guarantees of security, 11-12. There was a stepping out in faith.

3. Ruth was tested a second time. 14-15. Orpah had left, "Would she also go"?