In our Last post we left off with Ruth coming home after gleaning in the fields of Boaz during the barley and wheat harvest. We saw how Naomi’s heart rejoiced as she was reminded of her kinsman redeemer. This is where we pick up in Chapter three. We will see in this chapter the second crucial encounter between Ruth and Boaz.
Let’s begin: Ruth 3:1 "Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, "My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you?"
Here we see the love Naomi had for her daughter-in-law; notice she wanted to seek security for her that she would have a happy future. Naomi knew that Boaz was a kinsman who could satisfy the levirate law of marriage. (Deuteronomy 25:5-10)
She interpreted Boaz's kindness to Ruth as an indication of a favorable disposition on his part toward Ruth and possibly a willingness to do the kinsman's part. It was customary for Hebrew parents to arrange marriages for their children so when Naomi's eyes were opened up to the fact that Boaz could be a kinsman-redeemer she immediately had hope and explained to her daughter-in-law the Jewish customs and what she needed to do accordingly.
My friend, God used Ruth to turn Naomi’s bitterness into gratitude and her despair into hope. For the Christian believer, Hope is not a shallow “hope-so feeling”, Hope is an inner sense of joyful assurance and confidence as we trust God’s promises and face the future with His help. Until our next post, have a blessed day my friend.
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