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Ruth Message 07 of 09
Bold Faith Propels Bold Action
Pastor Anthony King· November 10, 2024
Ruth 3:1-13
“Then Naomi her mother in law said unto her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee?”
Ruth 3:1
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Naomi developed a plan for Ruth’s well-being.
As a foreigner in a foreign land, Ruth needed a man to protect her.
Naomi is not concerned for her own well-being.
Naomi provides detailed instructions for Ruth to approach Boaz.
Naomi is instructing Ruth to end her period of mourning over her late husband.
Ruth obeyed Naomi’s instructions.
Ruth goes down to the threshing floor.
Ruth uncovers Boaz’s feet and lies down.
While Ruth is a descendent of Lot’s incestual relationship with his daughter, Ruth carries herself in uprightness.
Ruth boldly asks for Boaz to marry her.
Boaz is startled to discover Ruth lying at his feet.
Ruth refers to herself as Boaz’s servant.
Ruth asks for Boaz’s marriage and protection.
Boaz responds to Ruth’s request with a blessing.
Boaz again is struck by her hesed, loyalty and virtue.
Boaz makes a promise.
While Boaz is a close relative, there is another kinsman who has the first right of redemption.
Boaz promises before God to fulfill the role of kinsman-redeemer if the nearer kinsman does not.
Ruth is not looking for a good-looking guy, but a man who can lead her, protect her, love her and serve the living God with her.
We don’t get God’s best without a bold pursuit of faith-filled action.
When we pursue God’s will, we don’t have to manipulate others to get what He desires.
Trusting in God may look foolish to those who trust in the flesh.
Don’t get bogged down in the details. Pursue what God is asking you to do.
We come to God only by expressing our desire for Him and an acknowledgement that there is nothing else that will satisfy us but Him alone.
1Then Naomi her mother in law said unto her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee? 2And now is not Boaz of our kindred, with whose maidens thou wast? Behold, he winnoweth barley to night in the threshingfloor. 3Wash thyself therefore, and anoint thee, and put thy raiment upon thee, and get thee down to the floor: but make not thyself known unto the man, until he shall have done eating and drinking. 4And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do. 5And she said unto her, All that thou sayest unto me I will do. 6And she went down unto the floor, and did according to all that her mother in law bade her. 7And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down. 8And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet. 9And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman. 10And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich. 11And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman. 12And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I. 13Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform unto thee the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman’s part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to thee, then will I do the part of a kinsman to thee, as the LORD liveth: lie down until the morning. Ruth 3:1-13
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