Not every woman has a Boaz in her life. Sometimes the male voices we hear are cautioning us to hold back instead of urging us to serve God wholeheartedly with them. Sometimes the cautioning voices we hear belong to other women. Sometimes those who have the power to facilitate our callings and clear a path for us set up roadblocks instead. Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz remind us powerfully that even in a dark era like the days of the judges, God always has his people and the Blessed Alliance is still alive and well. He is working in our hearts, summoning us to be strong and courageous like Ruth - to embrace and embody his gospel on our 'bit of earth. Carolyn Custis James
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The story of Ruth and Naomi is an important reminder for us. It is a story of how God works in our lives to give us the strength to carry on despite the darkest circumstances. God has given us Boaz as our role model who was faithful to Naomi despite her not having any children. He stayed with her even when she was old and feeble.

Source: The Gospel Of Ruth: Loving God Enough To Break The Rules

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