Ruth 2:19-23
My mom has a bumper sticker on her truck that says, “Jesus, not luck.” What the world would define as lucky or coincidental, is God’s hand at work every time. I have heard stories from Christians in my life about being in the right place at the right time. I’ve heard about how God has met a financial need even right down to the penny. I’ve heard and seen things I can’t even begin to explain logically, because it was all God. When God puts a person or situation in our lives, He is always on time. We aren’t lucky, we’re blessed. It’s not coincidence, it's providence.
It was no accident that Ruth began to collect food for her and Naomi in Boaz’ field. Verse 20 gives us an important detail about Boaz. He was one of the guardian redeemers, some Bible versions say Kinsman redeemer. This meant he was somehow related to Naomi's husband! Small world, huh? A guardian redeemer could do a few things. They could buy back family land, provide support for vulnerable relatives, and help preserve the family line amongst other things. This information provided some hope for Ruth and Naomi! In this chapter we see the kindness Boaz shows to Ruth. Giving her extra food to take home, providing water for her while she works, and even making sure the male harvesters would leave her alone. Boaz was truly a gentleman. He shows compassion for Ruth knowing her story. Although she was a widow in a foreign land, she made up her mind to work faithfully in the fields to provide for her mother in law. Boaz notices her efforts and treats her with respect! God was in the details. There are no accidents with God. He is our Heavenly Father, caring for us as his children. Your situation is no accident. Even if you made some wrong choices, God can use it. Just as Boaz was a redeemer for Ruth, the Lord is our redeemer. Amen!
It was no accident that Ruth began to collect food for her and Naomi in Boaz’ field. Verse 20 gives us an important detail about Boaz. He was one of the guardian redeemers, some Bible versions say Kinsman redeemer. This meant he was somehow related to Naomi's husband! Small world, huh? A guardian redeemer could do a few things. They could buy back family land, provide support for vulnerable relatives, and help preserve the family line amongst other things. This information provided some hope for Ruth and Naomi! In this chapter we see the kindness Boaz shows to Ruth. Giving her extra food to take home, providing water for her while she works, and even making sure the male harvesters would leave her alone. Boaz was truly a gentleman. He shows compassion for Ruth knowing her story. Although she was a widow in a foreign land, she made up her mind to work faithfully in the fields to provide for her mother in law. Boaz notices her efforts and treats her with respect! God was in the details. There are no accidents with God. He is our Heavenly Father, caring for us as his children. Your situation is no accident. Even if you made some wrong choices, God can use it. Just as Boaz was a redeemer for Ruth, the Lord is our redeemer. Amen!
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