Ruth 2: The Lord Works Extraordinarily In The Ordinary

Ruth 2 shows us how God works through the ordinary events of daily life to accomplish extraordinary things. In ancient Israel, God had built provisions into society to care for the vulnerable, allowing widows and the poor to glean from the fields during harvest. Ruth, a Moabite widow, goes to glean in the field of Boaz, a man of noble character with a lineage to the Messiah. Boaz extends kindness, protection, and provision to Ruth, demonstrating God’s grace in action. Through Boaz's generosity, Ruth gathers more than enough to provide for herself and Naomi. This story reminds us that God’s grace is powerful, redemption is available, and He often works through the ordinary moments to reveal His extraordinary love and care.