One of the most delightful and exciting biblical stories is that of the Book of Ruth, which tells of her journey with her mother-in-law Naomi and her meeting with Boaz, in a wonderful divine synchrony!
Ruth was a foreigner of Moabite origin. Her people practiced many perverse and abominable rituals! I won't mention them here, they were so hideous!
However, mercy triumphs over judgment (James 2:13), since it is written:
“An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter the assembly of the Lord; even to the tenth generation none of his descendants shall enter the assembly of the Lord forever," (Deuteronomy 23:3 NKJV)
The widow Ruth declared that Naomi's GOD would also be her GOD, regardless of the contrary circumstances she might suffer.
After leaving her people and allying herself with her mother-in-law and her new GOD, Ruth would now be on a new trajectory, where she would know more in her life about the Favor and Mercy of the One True GOD!
Both had to go through a challenging path to finally reach the place that represented a lively hope, because GOD was blessing it.
Naomi had to face the eyes of her community as she entered the city without her husband and two children, who died in Moab. However, the feeling of humiliation and defeatism would give way to the hope and joy of restitution.
We can contemplate in this story the wonderful synchrony of GOD, by putting Ruth in the right place, at the right time and before the right person, the one who is a figure of the LORD JESUS CHRIST, the Redeemer, the One who restores!
The LORD GOD gave the vision of victory to Naomi with instructions, which were given to Ruth, who complied with them unreservedly!
It is important to highlight the courage that GOD gave to Ruth, in claiming her rights before her redeemer (restorer) Boaz, at midnight, at his feet, evoking that he was the redeemer and that his garment could cover both, she and Naomi - which reminds us of the Cloak, the Mantle, the Blood, the Grace of the LORD JESUS, which covers us with Salvation (in everything that involves Life - Healing, Provision, Deliverance, Protection and, above all, Eternal Life), when we believe and invoke His mighty Name with all our hearts!
Something very interesting to point out is the fact that Boaz is the fruit of the union of a foreigner and ex-prostitute (Rahab) with the son of a prince (Salmon, son of Nahson, being named by GOD leader of the tribe of Judah , according to Numbers 1:7).
Boaz, then, must have been brought up in such a way as to respect all women. He must have been taught not to be prejudiced and not to regard the gossip and judgments of the people, especially women given to gossip concerning his mother.
Boaz was a gentleman! He was a man full of kindness towards his subordinates. We can highlight his cordiality, not only among his collaborators, but his hospitality and receptivity to a foreigner in need. He is a beautiful figure of the LORD JESUS, who shows generosity, mercy and acceptance.
The Book of Ruth is fascinating for us to learn a lot about humility, alliance, agreement, union, firm purpose, commitment to the Truth and integrity, in addition to many other such relevant points!
If we consider that the Word of GOD is always new and has infinite content, in the light of the Holy Spirit, we can say that the learning points are infinite!
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The Book of Ruth has only 4 chapters. You can read right now by the Digital Bible:
https://bible.com/bible/114/rut.1.1.NKJV
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If you are not in the habit of reading the Bible, I recommend that you start with the New Testament and the Psalms:
New Testament:
https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.1.1.NKJV
Psalms:
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