In Deuteronomy 24:18-20, the Father provided another compassionate law which stated that a poor person could go into the fields during the time of harvest and gather whatever was left behind by the reapers - a “work-fare” system. Familiar with Old Testament Law, perhaps through conversations with Naomi, Ruth said “Let me go glean for us. It’s better than starving.”

Her “hap” was to end up in the field of Boaz. I like that! Although Ruth certainly didn’t know that this wealthy, strong landowner was a kinsman of Elimelech, the Lord had directed her steps. Nothing just happens. God is at work. There’s a grand plan coming into play.

Ruth is a picture of you and me, as we shall see. We’re the Bride of Christ. But we were lost, impoverished, hungry - and it just so “happened” that we found ourselves in His field. One day, someone invited us to church, to Bible study. It is all part of God’s grand plan to send people your way, allowing you to come into contact with our Boaz - Jesus Christ.