The Chutzpah of Ruth

Sunday, October 10, 2021

Ruth, the Moabite, goes down to the threshing floor and finds Boaz sleeping there. She lies down next to him. She uncovers his feet. Now this is a bold thing to do. She is a gentile, outcast, and has no right. He's startled and wakes up and says, "Who are you?" She says, "I am Ruth, spread your garment over me because you are a kinsman redeemer." He spreads his garment and that means that she is covered and becomes his wife, and he becomes her husband. A beautiful story. It's a real lesson about you and Messiah, because we are Ruth, we are outcasts. We need to come boldly to Him, especially when we have fallen, when we have messed up in sin. But by His mercy we can receive His grace. Be strong about reaching out to His goodness and pulling it over your life, and asking Him, "Cover me Lord, because You are my Redeemer." And by His grace He will gladly cover you with His love. But it all begins with a bold footmove.

From Message #460 - Uncovering his Feet