We left off in our last post with Boaz instructing Ruth to glean only from his field. Now let’s look at Ruth’s response in Ruth 2:10 "So she fell on her face, bowed down to the ground, and said to him, "Why have I found favor in your eyes, that you should take notice of me, since I am a foreigner?"
Ruth's response to Boaz was one of humility and gratitude. Falling down or bowing before another person was a common ancient gesture of honor, respect, gratitude or submission.
Boaz let her know in verse eleven that he had heard about her and what she did for Naomi after the death of her husband.
Ruth’s life exhibited admirable qualities. She was kind, faithful, loving and hardworking. Wherever Ruth went or whatever she did, her character remained the same. Ruth had trusted God and she had proved her faith by leaving her homeland of false gods and cleaving to her mother-in-law and becoming a part of the people of Israel in Bethlehem.
My friend, we need ask ourselves, what reputation am I leaving? Would people see Christ in me? Am I trusting God for the circumstances in my life? Let us seek refuge in the Lord Jesus Christ. Let us keep our focus on Jesus and not on the circumstances around us. Let us place our trust in the One True God to lead us, protect us and meet our needs as He did with Ruth.
Join me in our next post as we continue to see Ruth’s life unfold before us. Until then, have a blessed day.
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