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Then
she [Naomi] said, “Sit still, my daughter, until you [Ruth] know how the matter
will turn out; for the man [Boaz] will not rest until he has concluded the
matter this day.”
Ruth
3:18
When You Rest, God Works
Boaz
wanted to redeem Ruth from all her financial woes and marry her. However,
according to the custom of the day, he could do so only after a relative closer
to Ruth gave up his right to redeem Ruth. So Boaz went to the gate of Bethlehem
to settle the matter with this relative.
When
Ruth’s mother-in-law, Naomi, heard what had transpired, she told Ruth to sit
still and not be anxious, because Boaz would not rest until he had successfully
resolved the matter concerning Ruth that very day. Now, because Boaz is a
picture of Jesus, our kinsman Redeemer, the truth here is that when we “sit
still” and not be anxious, Jesus goes to work on our behalf!
Beloved,
what provision challenge are you facing today? A troubling bodily symptom? The
fear of losing your job? Commit the matter to your heavenly Boaz, Jesus, and
rest in His ability, His willingness and His favor. When you rest in Him, He
will not rest until He has successfully
resolved the matter for you!
BLESSINGS
JOSPEPH
PRINCE
