Boaz’s demonstration of his love for Ruth is at its peak as he is seen redeeming the land, belong to Ruth’s family, that was about to disappear. Boaz, not only pays the price for the land, but he’s seen assuming the responsibility of caring for Ruth. This is the Gospel of Jesus Christ—He rescues us from our debt, He restores us onto the Father’s inheritance, He gives us a new identity that is no longer of shame and pity but of honor and power. Today, we see the redeeming power of Jesus through the story of Boaz & Ruth.
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Just how crucial is thanksgiving? What happens if we do not give thanks to God? What does ingratitude look like? How does ingratitude manifest itself in our life with God? Today, we lean in to Paul's letter to the church in Rome as we caution ourselves that we should give thanks as often as we can.
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Pastor Scott Oh
Text: Ruth 2:22-3:5
Summary:
No one can succeed by journeying alone. We all need sages who are committed to guiding us in making decisions that ultimately lead us onto the path of pursuing God. Receiving guidance and direction require us to be humble and fully trusting in God as He sends us some people to speak on His behalf. Today, we lean closely in to the relationship between Ruth and Naomi and see how they rely on each other in their journey of faith.
God is free and able to do all that he wills. Yet, what does this mean for us? How are we to respond to God’s sovereignty? How does God’s sovereignty propel our faith and actions in everyday life?
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Too often in life, we don’t take sin seriously. We know we shouldn’t do it, but we wouldn’t take the stance that Jesus took. Sin is more that something we do; it affects and shapes our families, communities, and nation. Therefore, Jesus, seeing the potential impact, confronts and properly corrects how we should view sin.
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