The generosity of Boaz extends beyond the limits of the ways of the land. He give her food to eat abundantly while she works and allows her to harvest the fields as well as from the sheaves. The symmetry is similar to the Lord's generosity to us which gives us abundant all we ask and need. So she gleaned and threshed what she gathered up to 20 liters of barley grain and returned to Naomi who was grateful and surprised. She inquired where and how she was able to be so successful and when she heard whose fields Ruth was in, she acknowledge Boaz and praised God for him. Her primary thoughts turned to being redeemed by him as their kin. As a member of Elimelech's family, he took up the role of protector for his family even sight unseen. Apparently, this arrangement was good until at least the end of the harvest.
Got back yesterday after a day of work in Princeton and an inpromtu trip to the dentist to replace a filling that fell out after the movies. Had to switch cars with Irene and hopefully there is nothing wrong with the 500's transmission (still under warranty, whew!). Other than that and a minor outage on Monday, it was a decent weekend. Saw Warhorse on Sunday and had dinner at China Grill, just nice to enjoy the long weekend. This will be a short week down here since I am off on Friday and heading home tomorrow night.
Glad I was able to pray with GG last night and will continue to pray with and for him as his re-tests are upcoming.
Praise for today: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5,6
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