A Redeemer Emerges

Now living in Bethlehem, Ruth sets out to find food so that she might provide for herself and Naomi. She goes to gather grain behind the harvesters and "happens to be" in the portion of the field owned by a man, named Boaz. When Boaz returns, he extends particular kindness and generosity towards Ruth. When she marvels at why he would do this, he tells her that her noble character - her loyal and generous treatment toward Naomi - is well known to him. He makes abundant provision for her continued gleaning in his field, and when Ruth returns to tell of this to Naomi, we see the first glint of hope in Naomi's eyes. This man is a kinsmen redeemer! He has not forgotten and abandoned his kindness to her family! This is a good and sweet provision. Perhaps, God has not forgotten or abandoned his kindness either?