There have been so many books written and messages given about Ruth. Not only is Ruth’s character noble, but she is also mentioned in the lineage of Jesus. [Ruth 3:11, Matthew 1:5]
Ruth loved her mother-in-law, Naomi. She loved her enough to leave her own people, her own land, her own gods and follow Naomi into a new land.
She loved her enough to care for Naomi by working long hard hours in the fields, gleaning the grain during the harvest.
She loved her enough to bring part of the food she acquired each day back home so that Naomi too could eat.
She loved her enough to obey Naomi’s instructions to sneak into the threshing floor and curl up at the feet of Boaz, their Kinsman (family) Redeemer.
She loved her enough to marry Boaz and bear a grandson (Obed), and enough to allow Naomi to be Obed’s nanny.
Ruth’s love for Naomi is what moved her into the lineage of God’s Blessed Messiah. What a love!
(Tomorrow Hannah)