This great hope was aroused because Boaz was the kinsman-redeemer of Naomi (2:20-23). In Jewish society, the kinsmen-redeemer was just that, a near relative who could redeem or rescue a needy family member. Note that this great hope of the kinsman-redeemer had four wonderful effects upon Naomi and Ruth:
~ This great hope of the kinsman-redeemer stirred Naomi to praise the LORD (2:20). ~ It also assured continued provision for Naomi and Ruth (2:21). ~ Ruth told Naomi that Boaz had invited her to continue gleaning as long as the harvest season lasted. This great hope of the kinsman-redeemer assured ongoing protection for Ruth as she continued to glean throughout the season (2:22). In someone else's field, Ruth could easily have been physically abused or harmed. But in Boaz's field, she was guaranteed his protection. ~ This great hope of the kinsman-redeemer stirred Ruth to continue gleaning in the field of Boaz until the end of the harvest season (2:23).
My friend, This is a striking picture of Jesus Christ, the believer's Kinsman-Redeemer. It is He who redeems, rescues, and saves us from the impossible, hopeless situations of life. No matter what the critical problem may be, the Lord Jesus Christ will redeem and save us. He is Our Kinsman-Redeemer. No matter what our circumstances are, no matter what is happening in our life today, we have hope.
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