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Boaz wanted to redeem Ruth from all her financial woes and marry her.
However, according to the custom of the day, he could do so only after a
relative closer to Ruth gave up his right to redeem Ruth. So Boaz went
to the gate of Bethlehem to settle the matter with this relative.
When Ruth’s mother-in-law, Naomi, heard what had transpired, she told
Ruth to sit still and not be anxious, because Boaz would not rest until
he had successfully resolved the matter concerning Ruth that very day.
Now, because Boaz is a picture of Jesus, our kinsman Redeemer, the truth
here is that when we “sit still” and not be anxious, Jesus goes to work
on our behalf!
Beloved, what provision challenge are you facing today? A troubling
bodily symptom? The fear of losing your job? Commit the matter to your
heavenly Boaz, Jesus, and rest in His ability, His willingness and His
favor. When you rest in Him, He will not rest until He has successfully
resolved the matter for you!
Blessings,
Joseph Prince
Meditate On
Then she [Naomi] said, “Sit still, my daughter, until you [Ruth] know how the matter will turn out; for the man [Boaz] will not rest until he has concluded the matter this day.” |
Ruth 3:18 |
When You Rest, God Works |
Boaz wanted to redeem Ruth from all her financial woes and marry her.
However, according to the custom of the day, he could do so only after a
relative closer to Ruth gave up his right to redeem Ruth. So Boaz went
to the gate of Bethlehem to settle the matter with this relative.
When Ruth’s mother-in-law, Naomi, heard what had transpired, she told
Ruth to sit still and not be anxious, because Boaz would not rest until
he had successfully resolved the matter concerning Ruth that very day.
Now, because Boaz is a picture of Jesus, our kinsman Redeemer, the truth
here is that when we “sit still” and not be anxious, Jesus goes to work
on our behalf!
Beloved, what provision challenge are you facing today? A troubling
bodily symptom? The fear of losing your job? Commit the matter to your
heavenly Boaz, Jesus, and rest in His ability, His willingness and His
favor. When you rest in Him, He will not rest until He has successfully
resolved the matter for you!
Blessings,
Joseph Prince