“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19
God used a famine in Judah to initiate the beautiful story of Ruth and Boaz, a story that unfolded in fields near Bethlehem. Here, God’s redemption began to shine. After losing her husband, Ruth chose to follow her mother-in-law Naomi, declaring, “Your people will be my people and your God my God” (Ruth 1:16).
Ruth gleaned in the fields of Boaz, a relative of Naomi and a man of noble character. Seeing Ruth’s virtue, Boaz provided for her and ultimately fulfilled his role as kinsman-redeemer, marrying her and securing her future.
Over 1,000 years later, also in fields near Bethlehem, shepherds were watching their flocks when an angel of the Lord appeared, announcing the birth of Jesus, the great- great- great- … grandson of Ruth and our true Redeemer. Just as Boaz redeemed Ruth, Christ now redeems sinners, bringing them into His family by grace.
We see how God’s providential plan often unfolds in unexpected ways. Like Ruth, step forward into it in faith. And like Boaz, show kindness and integrity, reflecting the love of our ultimate Redeemer.
Ruth gleaned in the fields of Boaz, a relative of Naomi and a man of noble character. Seeing Ruth’s virtue, Boaz provided for her and ultimately fulfilled his role as kinsman-redeemer, marrying her and securing her future.
Over 1,000 years later, also in fields near Bethlehem, shepherds were watching their flocks when an angel of the Lord appeared, announcing the birth of Jesus, the great- great- great- … grandson of Ruth and our true Redeemer. Just as Boaz redeemed Ruth, Christ now redeems sinners, bringing them into His family by grace.
We see how God’s providential plan often unfolds in unexpected ways. Like Ruth, step forward into it in faith. And like Boaz, show kindness and integrity, reflecting the love of our ultimate Redeemer.
Scripture Focus
Ruth 2:1-16; Luke 2:8-11
Insight
God used seemingly unimportant people at apparently insignificant times which later proved to be monumentally crucial to accomplishing His will.
Bible In A Year
- 2 Samuel 7-8
- Psalm 139
- Philippians 3-4