Their Redeemer is strong; the Lord of hosts is His name. He will thoroughly plead their case...
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Ruth, a young, poor and childless widow in the Old Testament, lay at
the feet of Boaz, her potential kinsman-redeemer. (Ruth 3:7) As a rich
and close relative of her in-laws, Boaz had the power to redeem her from
her plight.
Ruth was simply obeying Naomi, her mother-in-law, who had told her to
go and lie down at Boaz’s feet. In the Jewish custom of those days, this
was a posture which said, “Please redeem me for you are a close
relative.” Notice Boaz’s response to Ruth: “And now, my daughter, do not
fear. I will do for you all that you request…” (Ruth 3:11)
Beloved, Boaz is a picture of Jesus who is our kinsman-redeemer. He is
our kinsman, having been born into this world as one like us. And He is
our Redeemer because He redeemed us at a great price when He shed His
blood for us on the cross.
As your Redeemer, not only is Jesus willing, but He also has the power
to restore to you all that you have lost. That is why you can go to Him
and say, “I blew it and now my family is suffering. My finances are
dwindling fast. But I come to You, my kinsman-redeemer…” And you will
find that He will redeem you because your Redeemer is strong. The Lord
of hosts is His name. He will thoroughly plead your case, causing only
blessings of wisdom, deliverance, restoration, provision and liberty to
come out of your situation!
Just as Ruth lay at Boaz’s feet, the feet of Jesus is the place of
redemption and blessings. Both Jairus the synagogue ruler (Mark 5:22)
and the Syro-Phoenician woman (Mark 7:25–26) fell at Jesus’ feet. And
there at His feet they received healing for their daughters.
When you take your place at Jesus’ feet, looking to Him for help,
expect to receive His blessings. There is nothing to fear knowing that
as Boaz did for Ruth, Jesus, your heavenly Boaz, will do for you all
that you have requested! | ||
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