Seventh Day Baptist
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—Ruth 3:1-6, 8-12, 16-18
by: Kennedy Ochs.
In this passage, Naomi was able to see that Boaz would make a good match for Ruth. Naomi may have felt guilty that Ruth did not return to her home and find a new husband from among her own people. Naomi wanted to do what she could to provide for Ruth, as Ruth had provided love, support, and companionship for her. Leveraging laws set up by God to protect widows, Naomi guided Ruth in securing her future in the marriage with Boaz. Marriage is a gift from God that meets many needs. It is not for everyone, but all who are called to it should value and protect it as a precious gift.