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Every time that
I read the story of Ruth I fall in love all over again. This story is about humbleness,
righteousness, faithfulness, and God’s provision. Maybe it is because it follows so closely on
the heels of Judges, but I find the story of Ruth to be almost fairytale-ish in
what happens. It is so good to see
decent people live decent lives and find that their world works out just
fine. Ruth doesn’t have to step over
people to get ahead. Ruth just needs to
be honest and respectful and faithful and humble.
What does she
do well in this passage? So many
things! First, Ruth seeks the wisdom and
counsel of a wiser Naomi. Second, she
listens to the counsel that she receives.
Third, she acts humbly and goes just to Boaz’s feet. Fourth, she waits humbly for Boaz to notice
her and elevate her. Fifth, she
remembers Naomi, who gave her the good advice to begin with. Sixth, she once more waits patiently and
listens to the counsel of Naomi at the end of the chapter. Ruth is an incredible icon of living a humble
and faithful life.
Ruth also does
something that allows Boaz to live humbly and nobly at the same time. Ruth doesn’t chase after the younger
men. She is wise and content to go to
Boaz, who by his own words, isn’t one of the younger men. Because Ruth is willing to go to Boaz and not
one of the younger men, she has gone to a man who is actually in a position to
help her. Her faithful humbleness
continues to exude in everything that she does.
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