Ruth 4
The story of Ruth continues with Boaz seeking to be her kinsman redeemer. As a close relative to her in-laws family, he was in line to buy her estate and take Ruth as his wife. But there was a relative closer than Boaz, so he contacted him first. In an agreement that included the removing of a sandal to seal it, the other kinsman forfeited his right to the land and to Ruth, leaving that possibility open to Boaz.

We don't hear about the courtship or much of a romantic tale between Boaz and Ruth, but from what we do read it appears they had a mutual respect and care for one another. Eventually they had a child, Obed, who became the grandfather is King David.

Boaz, as a kinsman redeemer, is a picture of Christ, our Redeemer from sin. He gave up the life he had known to take in Ruth and Naomi, and to continue the line of Naomi and her dead husband and son. Jesus gave his life to make a way for us to have eternal life and a relationship with our heavenly Father.

Thank you, Lord, for being our redeemer. May we follow Ruth's example of loyalty and submission to follow your will for us. And just as Ruth was blessed, we know that your blessings abound. Amen

- posted by Suzi @ 8:31 AM