All the people who were at the city gate, including the elders, said, "We are witnesses..."

Ruth 4:11 CSB

Everyone had gathered at the city gate to get the low down on Boaz and Ruth. 

A redemptive story that kept the family name of Ruth's husband Mahlon who had died, and his father, Naomi's husband Elimilech. V10

A redemptive story that gave Ruth a new life with Boaz. Ruth who was a foreigner, one who didn't belong, is wrapped in to the community. V13

A redemptive story for Naomi as Ruth has a child and she gets a new opportunity as a grandmother.v15-17

A redemptive story for the community as they celebrate this new relationship and welcome Ruth in with God's blessing.v11-12

A redemptive story for Boaz who's life is changed.v13

And it's a redemptive story for us as Boaz and Ruth's son is the grandfather of David, in direct line to Jesus. V21-22

Out of being refugees, poverty, loss, grief and unbelonging, goodness did come. 

When Naomi and Ruth were in the middle of it, it must've been difficult to see God's love and goodness, and Boaz entered the story as a redeemer.

A picture of the Redeemer who has entered our story, who says that I have redeemed you, I know your name, and one day, all will be made new.

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