Doubtlessly this inspiring story would have inspired Titus
3:2-5 that admonishes "The aged women... (to) teach the young
women...." In seeking answers to
our prayers and to fulfilling God's will for our lives we must be aware that
God has already endowed each of us with some natural and time-honed
capabilities to accomplish these divine purposes. Here therefore we see Naomi's wisdom, Ruth's
charm, virtue, and beauty applied under the blessing of the Lord presenting
Boaz with an irresistible offer.
You would imagine that Naomi and Ruth were great friends at
this stage of the game; they would have formed a bond built by honesty, love
and trust. It wouldn't be difficult for
Ruth to have responded to Naomi's suggestion accordingly, "All that you
say to me I will do." Jesus says of
those who would be His friends, "You are my friends, if you do whatsoever
I have commanded you." John 15:14.
I'd like to see represented in this story the following:
Naomi
representing Christ - providing the way to a better (more secure/eternal) life
Ruth representing
us - showing willing obedience to every instruction received
Boaz representing
the Father - who will find a way to secure our well-being (salvation)
There is neither deception nor dishonour here, just the pure
genius of pragmatic strategy at work. 2
Timothy 3:15 talks of our being "wise unto salvation through faith which
is in Christ Jesus." Salvation,
though a gift of God, will not be gained by those who are slight of mind; but
are wise (Matt. 25: 2).
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