Meditate On
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
JOSEPH PRINCE
