Read Ruth 2.
One of the amazing characteristics of the LORD is His
omnipresence. He works in lives of
each individual at the same time, fulfilling His plans. In this chapter, we get to see God work in
three people simultaneously. Verse 3
uses the phrase "she happened to come to the part of the field belonging
to Boaz." It may have seemed to
just "happen" to her, but it was no accident. God was in full control, leading her to the
exact spot at the exact time.
Boaz
-He was a godly and wealthy bachelor.
-He was kind. Notice
the way treated his employees with a blessing.
-He was respected.
Notice the response of his workers to him.
-He was attentive. He
spotted Ruth immediately and wanted to know all about her.
-He was a caring and generous man.
-He became a protector for Ruth.
Naomi
-We learned from chapter one how she felt God was against
her (1:13).
-She was bitter because of her sufferings (1:20).
-She knew the LORD but could not process her pain with her
faith.
-But notice her words in 2:20. The light went on regarding God's care and
possible plan for her.
Ruth
-She was an alien in a new land.
-She was willing to work to support herself and her
mother-in-law (vv.2, 18).
-She was an attractive woman, even as she worked in the
field (v.6).
-She had the reputation of a hard worker (vv.7, 17).
-She was humble in her attitude (v.10).
-She listened and followed wise counsel (vv.22-23).
Now, all three of them had a spark of hope for their
futures. Suffering and disappointment do
not have to mark the end of our hope.
Indeed, our losses may be the very stepping stones that God will use to
take us to His place of blessing.
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