Ruth 2:8-13
8 Then Boaz said to Ruth, “Now, listen, my daughter, do not go to glean in another field or leave this one, but keep close to my young women. 9 Let your eyes be on the field that they are reaping, and go after them. Have I not charged the young men not to touch you? And when you are thirsty, go to the vessels and drink what the young men have drawn.” 10 Then she fell on her face, bowing to the ground, and said to him, “Why have I found favor in your eyes, that you should take notice of me, since I am a foreigner?” 11 But Boaz answered her, “All that you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband has been fully told to me, and how you left your father and mother and your native land and came to a people that you did not know before. 12 The Lord repay you for what you have done, and a full reward be given you by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge!” 13 Then she said, “I have found favor in your eyes, my lord, for you have comforted me and spoken kindly to your servant, though I am not one of your servants.”
Psalm 57:1
Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me,
for in you my soul takes refuge;
in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge,
till the storms of destruction pass by.
SOAP: Ruth 2:11-12
God protects His children. Ruth put her faith in God and turned from the pagan gods of her past. As a result, she experienced the Providential care of the Mighty God who covers us with His strength and encircles us with His mercy and love. When we place our full trust in God, we experience the reward of His peace and provision.
Boaz speaks a blessing over Ruth, which he is later going to help fulfill. Sometimes God shows us a need and asks us to partner with Him in providing protection and provision for the hurting. We can help lead others to safe haven and encourage them.
If you are hurting today, press in to your Protector. He longs to be your refuge, but first you must fully trust that His power will provide a safe haven for you to find hope and healing.
Father, thank You for being our sanctuary. Help us to trust You fully and rest in Your care. Amen.