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Cue the Ruth reels (1)
'So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife' Ruth 4:13
When it comes to telling our story, we can often be in a mad sprint to cross the 'and they all lived happily ever after' finishing line. The important stuff, though, is the bit just before then - the lessons to learn lie somewhere between 'once upon a time...' and the closing credits.
If the book of Ruth were to be turned into a romantic chick-flick, the script would be geared to Ruth and Boaz eating each other's face as the credits roll but the really interesting part for the audience would be how they arrived at that moment.
Our first pivotal point would be how our characters meet. Ruth isn't looking for any old guy; she has her sights set on one specific hunk. Her buddy (these films always have a meddling buddy, right?) has done the boyfriend research thing: 'he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing floor' (Ruth 3:2 NKJ).
Our first lesson of the story can be spotted here: when you want something, you've got to keep your eyes peeled for an opportune time. It's the same with prayer - do your research and keep your eyes open to what God is doing. If it's God's will, an opportunity will rise for the taking.
Part of Ruth's movie is about recognising God's specific plans. Ultimately, that's your movie too: acting the leading role in a plot-line written for the kingdom's 'happily ever after'.
written by Bob Gass
'So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife' Ruth 4:13
When it comes to telling our story, we can often be in a mad sprint to cross the 'and they all lived happily ever after' finishing line. The important stuff, though, is the bit just before then - the lessons to learn lie somewhere between 'once upon a time...' and the closing credits.
If the book of Ruth were to be turned into a romantic chick-flick, the script would be geared to Ruth and Boaz eating each other's face as the credits roll but the really interesting part for the audience would be how they arrived at that moment.
Our first pivotal point would be how our characters meet. Ruth isn't looking for any old guy; she has her sights set on one specific hunk. Her buddy (these films always have a meddling buddy, right?) has done the boyfriend research thing: 'he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing floor' (Ruth 3:2 NKJ).
Our first lesson of the story can be spotted here: when you want something, you've got to keep your eyes peeled for an opportune time. It's the same with prayer - do your research and keep your eyes open to what God is doing. If it's God's will, an opportunity will rise for the taking.
Part of Ruth's movie is about recognising God's specific plans. Ultimately, that's your movie too: acting the leading role in a plot-line written for the kingdom's 'happily ever after'.
written by Bob Gass
