Among the greatest tales of love, it’s difficult to find one as romantic as the true story of Ruth and Boaz in the Bible.

And she answered, “I am Ruth, your servant. Spread your wings over your servant, for you are a redeemer.”

Ruth 3:9

Beautiful in form and character, Ruth was a person whose concern was for her mother-in-law and who spent all day picking the leftovers from Boaz’s field so they could survive. Enter the dashing hero, whose heart is drawn to this young woman. Boaz asks about her and in his kindness makes sure she has more than enough for the harvest. Later, he’s surprised to wake up and find Ruth lying at his feet. As a “redeemer” he can take her into his household, but there is someone else with more rights. Boaz not only redeems Ruth – he marries her.

Does this sound familiar? Christ, by dying on the cross with outstretched arms, spreads His wings over the ones who are at His feet. By Jesus’ sacrifice, redemption was sealed, and believers now are a part of the bride of Christ. Today, be thankful and rejoice in your heroic redeemer…then pray for leaders and citizens of this nation to yield to the Divine Romance.

Recommended Reading: Galatians 3:10-14; 23-26