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!”
Under His Wings
Ruth was a foreigner to the nation of Israel. She married Naomi’s son, who died shortly after their marriage. Ruth could have stayed in her foreign land and could have worshiped the gods of her country. Instead, she came with Naomi back to Israel. When Ruth meets Boaz (her future husband) she is fully vested in the service and worship of Yahweh. Boaz, recognizes this. He is attracted to Ruth because of her commitment to Yahweh. Boaz sees her character and wants her to know that he values someone who would sick refuge under the wings of Yahweh. Perhaps Boaz was thinking of this Psalms of Moses when he said those words to Ruth:
Psalms 91:1-4 (ESV Strong's)
1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
3 For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler
and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with his pinions,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
Those who are “under his wings” enjoy a sense of peace, bliss and comfort, only the God of the universe can provide. It does not mean that we will suffer no harm. But, it does mean that whatever harm comes our way we can rejoice that God is very much aware and will comfort us in it and bring us through it. This is the essence of Ruth’s character. She had a bad life, but knew that God would bring her through. And He did.
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