Topic: REDEEMED AND RESTORED
Text: Ruth 4:1-6
4:1 Now Boaz went up to the gate and sat down there; and behold, the close relative of whom Boaz had spoken came by. So Boaz said, “Come aside, friend, sit down here.” So he came aside and sat down.
4:2 And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, “Sit down here.” So they sat down.
4:3 Then he said to the close relative, “Naomi, who has come back from the country of Moab, sold the piece of land which belonged to our brother Elimelech.
4:4 And I thought to inform you, saying, ‘Buy it back in the presence of the inhabitants and the elders of my people. If you will redeem it, redeem it; but if you will not redeem it, then tell me, that I may know; for there is no one but you to redeem it, and I am next after you.’ ”And he said, “I will redeem it.”
4:5 Then Boaz said, “On the day you buy the field from the hand of Naomi, you must also buy it from Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of the dead, to perpetuate the name of the dead through his inheritance.”
4:6 And the close relative said, “I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I ruin my own inheritance. You redeem my right of redemption for yourself, for I cannot redeem it.”
STUDY:
Boaz’s actions in this passage demonstrate his kindness, integrity, and commitment to following God’s laws. He ensured that the nearer kinsman is given the opportunity to redeem the land and marry Ruth, showcasing his fairness and respect for tradition. As believers, we must be ready to demonstrate kindness to all, regardless of class, age or title in the society. Boaz, who was a next kinsman bought the land and married Ruth. Ruth’s marriage to Boaz ultimately led to her integration into the family of King David and her inclusion in the genealogy of Jesus (Matt.1:5-6).
The passage today illustrates God’s sovereignty and providence in the lives of His people. Despite the challenges and uncertainties faced by Naomi and Ruth, God worked behind the scenes to bring about redemption and restoration. Boaz’s actions demonstrate the importance of faith and obedience in our lives. As we seek to follow God’s laws and principles, we can trust that He will guide and direct us. The passage reminds us of God’s desire to redeem and restore His people. Through the story of Ruth and Boaz, we see a powerful illustration of God’s love and redemption, which ultimately points to the redemption we have. Finally, everything we lost through sin has been restored to us by the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ at the cross of Calvary which we connect to as we accept Jesus as our Lord and personal Saviour.
Prayer:
Lord, I trust that you will turn things around for my redemption and restoration. Make me an instrument to restore others. Amen.
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