The Book of Ruth continuation
Chapter three
We may question Naomi's advice to Ruth, but this was in accordance with the Law and quite right-Deut.25:5-6. Similarly, our conduct and Christian life should be according to the Word of God. Other people may consider our conduct strange or peculiar but it is God we have to please, not people.
Ruth simply reminded Boaz of his obligation. We sometimes need to remind God of His promises,
'Ask and you shall receive'. Note how Ruth prepared herself before going to the threshing floor. Are we preparing ourselves to meet the Bridegroom? Heb.10:19-22.
The Lord Jesus told the parable about the man who went to the wedding reception without a wedding garment. He was cast out of the reception. There are no changing rooms in Heaven and no place to leave your dirty garments. This will have to be done here on earth before the rapture-
Matt.22:1-14.
Ruth rested at Boaz's feet till the morning. So does the Church now. The night of darkness will soon come before the bright morning appears, the Day of Redemption- Luk.21:10-19, 34-36.
In the words of Boaz, Ruth rejected the pleasures of life to follow God's way. Moses refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter and chose to identify with the people of God-Heb.11:23-27. There are always two options open to us to choose and to follow: our own way or God's way.
Ruth's claim was, 'Cover me', i.e. let me come under your protection. Boaz's response was, 'Fear not....' . Jesus said, 'He that comes to Me, I will not cast out'. Following Ruth's return home Naomi's inquiry as to the outcome of the matter was, 'Is that you my daughter?' . A strange question to her daughter in law, but it can be looked upon in other words, 'to whom do you belong, or whose are you?'
Do we belong to a religious group or to Jesus? A question that troubles many people. Do people recognize us as the people of God or religious cranks?
'Sit still my daughter'. We can imagine Ruth's mind working fast concerning the events that took place. Sit Still. One of the most difficult lessons to learn in the Christina life: to wait on God, to be still before Him. We can seldom guess God's methods; but the outcome of His actions will always delight us -Ps.46:10. to be continued
Chapter three
We may question Naomi's advice to Ruth, but this was in accordance with the Law and quite right-Deut.25:5-6. Similarly, our conduct and Christian life should be according to the Word of God. Other people may consider our conduct strange or peculiar but it is God we have to please, not people.
Ruth simply reminded Boaz of his obligation. We sometimes need to remind God of His promises,
'Ask and you shall receive'. Note how Ruth prepared herself before going to the threshing floor. Are we preparing ourselves to meet the Bridegroom? Heb.10:19-22.
The Lord Jesus told the parable about the man who went to the wedding reception without a wedding garment. He was cast out of the reception. There are no changing rooms in Heaven and no place to leave your dirty garments. This will have to be done here on earth before the rapture-
Matt.22:1-14.
Ruth rested at Boaz's feet till the morning. So does the Church now. The night of darkness will soon come before the bright morning appears, the Day of Redemption- Luk.21:10-19, 34-36.
In the words of Boaz, Ruth rejected the pleasures of life to follow God's way. Moses refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter and chose to identify with the people of God-Heb.11:23-27. There are always two options open to us to choose and to follow: our own way or God's way.
Ruth's claim was, 'Cover me', i.e. let me come under your protection. Boaz's response was, 'Fear not....' . Jesus said, 'He that comes to Me, I will not cast out'. Following Ruth's return home Naomi's inquiry as to the outcome of the matter was, 'Is that you my daughter?' . A strange question to her daughter in law, but it can be looked upon in other words, 'to whom do you belong, or whose are you?'
Do we belong to a religious group or to Jesus? A question that troubles many people. Do people recognize us as the people of God or religious cranks?
'Sit still my daughter'. We can imagine Ruth's mind working fast concerning the events that took place. Sit Still. One of the most difficult lessons to learn in the Christina life: to wait on God, to be still before Him. We can seldom guess God's methods; but the outcome of His actions will always delight us -Ps.46:10. to be continued
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