06/04/2023 - BOAZ’S INTEREST

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Then Boaz said to Ruth, “You will listen, my daughter, will you not? Do not go to glean in another field, nor go from here, but stay close by my young women. Ruth 2.8

The greatest wealth a person can gain is faith in the Lord. Naomi was a daughter of God, so she knew the Law of Moses. She taught her daughter-in-law how to take possession of what was hers. Because she married Naomi’s son, Ruth became heir to the promises made to Abraham. She knew that Boaz was the kinsman redeemer, and justice would be done to her, because she had exchanged her gods for the Most High.

Ruth was humble and married Mahlon, a descendant of Jacob, and this made her worthy to be blessed by the Lord. She acted by faith when she chose to stay with her mother-in-law and reached the position that every woman of Israel would have liked to have had – that of ancestor of King David and of Christ. Her name is in the annals of eternity. Converts to Jesus become members of His Body!

The first time Boaz saw her, he immediately showed interest in her. When Jesus saw us, He immediately loved us. This happens to those who hear the Word and surrender to the Lord, becoming the righteousness of God in Christ (2 Corinthians 5.21). What a glory to be a child of the Almighty and beloved Lord, a member of the Body of Christ, and possessor of the promises made to Abraham and those delivered by the Savior Himself (Galatians 3.9). Thank You, Lord!

To gain full access to the promises of the Most High, everyone needs to obey the biblical commandments. This has all been programmed for you. So don’t let your opportunity slip away. Being the righteousness of God in Christ, you will be delivered from the evils sent by the devil to those who have not yet come out from under his authority. Jesus did what was missing to give us life in abundance (John 10.10). Now we have to believe in order to live free!

Boaz was clear in speaking to Ruth: Do not go to glean in another field. This word is for those who are born into the Kingdom of God when they receive Jesus as their Savior. In the field of faith granted by the Lord, success is waiting for us. In the Gospel, there is more than you may need; just serve the Father by faith and by it – take hold of His declarations on your behalf. Awaken and possess the love of God!

Ruth could not go beyond a certain point; otherwise, it would spoil the divine plan to be revealed to her. Day by day, reading the Bible or listening to the preaching of the Word, you know what belongs to you. Every time this happens, make your claim and ordain that your need will be met. Then, believe! By doing everything right, the promise will be fulfilled (Mark 11.23).

She was to join the young women who worked for Boaz. Similarly, we are to join the servants of the Kingdom of God. Such fellowship will do you much good. Saved people should not feel strange about the Heavenly Father’s statements in His Book. He says: All that I have is yours (Luke 15.31b).

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares