At the beginning of Ruth 3, Naomi took matters into her own hands to secure a husband for Ruth. Her plan was risky, but it worked perfectly (until a complication arose). At the end of the chapter, Boaz determined to take matters into his own hands. Both of them had previously prayed for Ruth, and the time had come for them to act. Because he was a kinsman, he could act as a redeemer. His actions point toward God’s supreme act of kindness in providing a kinsman who could redeem us.
To be ready for Jesus’ coming, we need to be doing what he has already told us to do.
In Romans 8:31-34, Paul asked who can be against us, who can accuse us, and who can condemn us. The answer to all these...
In I Peter 4:1-19, Peter continued the call for us to follow Christ by living exemplary lives according to God’s will. Above all, we...