Ruth 2:1-23 - "Boaz: God's Provision"
Update: 2025-10-12
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Things which appear as "chance" to us have been meticulously ordained by God from the foundation of the world. Ruth's selection of which field to glean advances the story of redemption through its many reversals. Where the faithlessness of Lot's daughters creates apostate nations, the faithfulness of Ruth creates the true people of God. Where Elimelech led his family to ruin in the field of his enemies, Ruth and Naomi find true rest in the fields of Bethlehem. Where Moab refuses Israel, now Boaz cares for a Moabitess. Boaz is the Christ-figure that these destitute widows so badly need. He uses his character, his wealth, his position, and his strength to abundantly care for the woman who will become his bride. This is a story of hesed; of mercy, covenant faithfulness, and of God's provision. We too may be tempted to find fulfillment in the fields of idolatry. Yet there is no blessing apart from the fields of the faithful God who supplies our every need. Therefore, walk in His fields, trust His provision, and delight in His mercy. At His right hand are pleasures forevermore (Ps. 16:11 ).
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