Ruth 2:8-9 Boaz’s Field

 ”Then Boaz said to Ruth, “You will listen, my daughter, will you not? Do not go to glean in another field, nor go from here, but stay close by my young women. Let your eyes be on the field which they reap, and go after them. Have I not commanded the young men not to touch you? And when you are thirsty, go to the vessels and drink from what the young men have drawn.”“ Ruth‬ ‭2‬:‭8‬-‭9‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

a. Stay close by my young women: These were Boaz’s female field workers, who tied together the cut stalks of grain. Boaz told Ruth to stay close to them, so she would be well taken care of.

b. Do not go to glean in another field: God was blessing Ruth already and all because He guided her to Boaz’s field. Boaz knew that if Ruth stayed in his fields, she would be blessed and find:

· In Boaz’s field, Ruth would find companionship (among the young women).

· In Boaz’s field, Ruth would find protection (Have I not commanded the young men not to touch you?).

· In Boaz’s field, Ruth would find refreshment (when you are thirsty).

i. The kindness of Boaz was wonderful. At this time, we have no indication of a romantic attraction between Boaz and Ruth and we have no idea how Ruth looked (even if she was pretty, she was probably pretty ragged from a whole day of hard work). Yet Boaz extended this kindness to her.

ii. We find it pretty easy to be kind to others when we can see a potential pay-off from the investment of our kindness. Yet true kindness is shown when we extend ourselves to others who, as far as we can see, have nothing to give us. (Guzik)

Boaz’s Field

In this moment of time, we get a picture of the poor being able to provide for themselves in Boaz’s field. He was kind, caring and biblical. 

Lord please help us examine ourselves, how we care for the widows, orphans and the poor.

Blessings