God Supplied a Redeemer

One of the main themes of the book of Ruth is how God supplied a close relative to act as a redeemer to purchase the property of Naomi's husband and sons. His name was Boaz, and He was acting according to God's law, which enabled all of the property of a family to stay in the tribe after a death and a way for the wife to bear children to carry on the family name of her husband. However, this was voluntary, so the closest relative could decline to be the redeemer, which is what happened in Ruth's case, but Boaz was second in line, and he was faithful to carry out God's will. When this was done, and he took Ruth to be his wife, she had a son, Obed, and the women of Bethlehem rejoiced that Naomi had not been left without a redeemer. They also wanted to proclaim his praise to everyone in Israel, because of his gracious act of redemption. (Ruth 4:14) This is a wonderful picture of Christ.

God has not left us without a redeemer either. Jesus stepped into this world when we had lost our inheritance through sin. He paid the price which was His sinless sacrifice on the cross. He was our closest relative, because even though He was God, He became a man, so He could redeem us. Now, He deserves our devotion to Him, and we should shout the Good News to the whole world that God has supplied the Redeemer for all people. Then, we should let His name be lifted up and renowned in all our land. Without Him, we are lost and without hope. He deserves all of our praise!

Tomorrow, I intend to read I Samuel 1-3.