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Cue the Ruth reels (2)
'So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife' Ruth 4:13
Before the slushy scenes of kissing in the rain and holding hands on a beach, our Ruth movie must have the obligatory 'girly pampering' film sequence, where our leading lady turns from geek to goddess (usually by removing a pair of specs and shaking out the bun in her hair). Best bud Naomi tells Ruth to 'anoint herself' (Ruth 3:3). In OT times, this meant more than a splash of Chanel No. 5 and a liberal spray of St. Tropez.
Anointing was a sign of refreshment and renewal. Ruth wasn't getting ready for a hot date - she was getting prepared for the next significant part of her story. Do you feel on the threshold of something big and new? Take a leaf out of Ruth's book; refresh your attitude; renew your hope; anoint yourself for change.
Once Ruth is freshened up, our next shot sees her striding like a glamour puss in a slinky, sexy dress. Naomi had told her, 'put on your best garment' (Ruth 3:3). After all, if you want to see heads turn; you've got to be dressed for success.
Ditto; if you're going to turn heads to God, you've got to look the part. No lads, that doesn't mean cramming yourself into your sister's fake D&G; it simply means we need to get ourselves in good Christian shape. Once we're wearing love, joy and compassion, the director can cue lots of historic scenes.
written by Bob Gass
'So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife' Ruth 4:13
Before the slushy scenes of kissing in the rain and holding hands on a beach, our Ruth movie must have the obligatory 'girly pampering' film sequence, where our leading lady turns from geek to goddess (usually by removing a pair of specs and shaking out the bun in her hair). Best bud Naomi tells Ruth to 'anoint herself' (Ruth 3:3). In OT times, this meant more than a splash of Chanel No. 5 and a liberal spray of St. Tropez.
Anointing was a sign of refreshment and renewal. Ruth wasn't getting ready for a hot date - she was getting prepared for the next significant part of her story. Do you feel on the threshold of something big and new? Take a leaf out of Ruth's book; refresh your attitude; renew your hope; anoint yourself for change.
Once Ruth is freshened up, our next shot sees her striding like a glamour puss in a slinky, sexy dress. Naomi had told her, 'put on your best garment' (Ruth 3:3). After all, if you want to see heads turn; you've got to be dressed for success.
Ditto; if you're going to turn heads to God, you've got to look the part. No lads, that doesn't mean cramming yourself into your sister's fake D&G; it simply means we need to get ourselves in good Christian shape. Once we're wearing love, joy and compassion, the director can cue lots of historic scenes.
written by Bob Gass
