The Blessing Begins

Ruth 14 Now Boaz said to her at mealtime, “Come here, and eat of the bread, and dip your piece of bread in the vinegar.” So she sat beside the reapers, and he passed parched grain to her; and she ate and was satisfied, and kept some back.

Boaz has a place for Ruth at His table. She does not expect it, nor does she have the audacity to attempt to sit at his table. But He has his eye on her. He knows her heart, and He has a place for her. She is invited to sit among the reapers. That would be the equivalent to sitting with Jesus among His angels, if you can read between the lines.

Many attempt to claim the name of Jesus for themselves, and only end up taking his name in vain. It is where your heart is that will determine where you end up. Ruth cared for her mother-in-law. She chose the God of her mother-in-law over the gods of her own kinfolk. And the story of Ruth reached the ears of Boaz (whose name means "Strength").

What is your story? What kind of news does the King have concerning you? Will you be invited to His table? Ruth is the example of one who is pleasing to her Redeemer. Take note of Ruth.

Notice that she even saves some of the food to take to Naomi. Even as she receives her blessing and is satisfied, Naomi is on her mind. Ruth is going to share her blessing with Naomi.

15 And when she rose up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, “Let her glean even among the sheaves, and do not reproach her.
16 Also let grain from the bundles fall purposely for her; leave it that she may glean, and do not rebuke her.”

Ruth started off gleaning after the reapers. Now Boaz is going to increase her blessing. Ruth has the favor of Boaz. Again, Ruth is the example to follow if you desire the favor of our Redeemer.