Our scripture today is Ruth 4:14 (ESV).
Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without a redeemer, and may his name be renowned in Israel!”
This is a lesson we see throughout the book of Ruth – that God expresses His love for us using those whom He chooses. Ruth was moved to show God’s love and care to Naomi after their shared loss. Boaz was moved to show God’s love and care to Ruth because of her faith and kindness. God’s love was further given to them in that they became great grandparents to King David and began the royal line of Jesus Christ. While there may be earthly “redeemers” who do God’s work in the world, we all have one Redeemer, Jesus our Lord.
Gracious God, You have blessed us with the gift of Your Son, to save us from our sin. May we become part of what You are doing in the world, and share Your love with all. Amen.
