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1And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz.
2And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, Go, my daughter.
3And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz, who was of the kindred of Elimelech.
4And, behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said unto the reapers, The LORD be with you. And they answered him, The LORD bless thee.
5Then said Boaz unto his servant that was set over the reapers, Whose damsel is this?
6And the servant that was set over the reapers answered and said, It is the Moabitish damsel that came back with Naomi out of the country of Moab:
7And she said, I pray you, let me glean and gather after the reapers among the sheaves: so she came, and hath continued even from the morning until now, that she tarried a little in the house.
8Then said Boaz unto Ruth, Hearest thou not, my daughter? Go not to glean in another field, neither go from hence, but abide here fast by my maidens:
9Let thine eyes be on the field that they do reap, and go thou after them: have I not charged the young men that they shall not touch thee? and when thou art athirst, go unto the vessels, and drink of that which the young men have drawn.
10Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said unto him, Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldest take knowledge of me, seeing I am a stranger?
11And Boaz answered and said unto her, It hath fully been shewed me, all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law since the death of thine husband: and how thou hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land of thy nativity, and art come unto a people which thou knewest not heretofore.
12The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.
Also Romans 8:28 · 2 Corinthians 3:2 · Revelation 12:11 · Hebrews 12:1 · Hebrews 12:15 · Luke 15 · Jeremiah 29:11 · James 4:8 · Proverbs 16:9 · 2 Samuel 22:31 · Psalm 18:30 · Psalm 91:4 · Psalm 30:5
In the sermon “A Redeeming Return,” Pastor Jerry Burns explores Ruth chapter 2 to illustrate how God’s providence is actively at work even in our seasons of sorrow and uncertainty. He contrasts the bitter, broken spirit of Naomi—who returned to Bethlehem weighed down by a painful past and feeling as though God had dealt “bitterly” with her—with the humble, faithful initiative of Ruth. Despite being a Moabitess and a stranger, Ruth did not passively wait for her circumstances to improve; she took the initiative to draw near to God by seeking to glean in the fields, ultimately demonstrating that when we take a step toward God, He takes a step toward us.
The pastor highlights the critical role of Boaz, introducing him not only as a wealthy and gracious man but as a prophetic “kinsman-redeemer” pointing directly to Jesus Christ. Just as Boaz was willing and able to redeem Naomi’s family line and provide for Ruth, Jesus is the ultimate Redeemer who rescues believers from bondage and provides shelter under His wings. The core message challenges listeners to lay aside the heavy “backpack” of their past regrets and bitterness, trusting that even when they cannot see the hand of God, they can trust His heart to perfectly direct their path.
A Bible preaching Baptist church in the Waterloo Region. Preaching the cross of Christ for over 40 years.
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