Ruth 2 - Praying God's Word

Please read Ruth 2.

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Meditate on verse 1.

Now Naomi had a kinsman of her husband, a man of great

wealth, of the family of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz.

Boaz was a Godly man and a close relative of Naomi’s deceased husband, Elimelech, making him her kinsman-redeemer. A kinsman-redeemer had the right to marry his deceased relative’s widow in order to beget a child for him and redeem his land.

Boaz was from Bethlehem, and he had fields in that same region. It is possible the fields where Ruth gathered grain are the same fields that Luke wrote about saying:

In the same region there were some

shepherds staying out in the fields

and keeping watch over their flock by night.

—Luke 2:8

As you continue reading the story of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz, notice how Boaz foreshadows the coming Messiah. Jesus Christ is your kinsman- redeemer who delivers you from hopelessness and death. He is your protector, giving you everything you need to live. He extends His favor and kindness to you.

Pray Ruth 2:12-13 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, please reward the work of __________ and me. 

May our wages be full from You, LORD, under

 whose wings we have taken refuge. 

Let us find favor in Your sight, our LORD, for

You have comforted us and indeed

 have spoken kindly to Your bond-servants.

Because You are our kinsman-redeemer, Jesus Christ~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 3 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell