“Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said to him, Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldest take knowledge of me, seeing I am a stranger?” (Ruth 2:10).
In Ruth 2:8-9, we see Boaz begin to show his love for Ruth by being very protective of her. He wanted what was best for her and went to great lengths to make it happen. Ruth was willing to work for her and Naomi’s livelihood. Boaz wanted to do what he could to make it easier without controlling her life. Ruth was very grateful but she had some insecurities. Boaz was a godly, wealthy man who could have his choice of any woman in Bethlehem or anywhere else. Ruth was a Moabite widow in a strange land. She had to wonder why he would even bother with her. Even if she was falling madly in love with him, why had she found such favor with him? In Ruth 2:11-12, Boaz assures Ruth that he knows everything about her and her relationship with Naomi. This knowledge has only made him love her more.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER:Â Please pray for WNAC President Rebecca Pugh and the WNAC Executive Committee as they labor together in 2009.
