Then she said, “Let me find favor in your sight, my lord; for you have comforted me, and have spoken kindly to your maidservant, though I am not like one of your maidservants.” Now Boaz said to her at mealtime, “Come here, and eat of the bread, and dip your piece of bread in the vinegar.” So she sat beside the reapers, and he passed parched grain to her; and she ate and was satisfied, and kept some back.
(Ruth 2:13-14, NKJV)
Ruth is such a great example of humility and gratitude. Because of her kind and gentle spirit, she received favor from a wealthy landowner. She didn’t demand or come with any expectations. She didn’t feel she was entitled to anything.
She just humbly did as Naomi instructed, and she humbly walked behind the reapers to glean what food she could for Naomi and herself. And her humility and dedication to Naomi was recognized. She was able to eat until satisfied and still keep some aside for Naomi.
Ruth’s words to Boaz also show her deep gratitude for his favor. His kindly-spoken words brought her comfort. She knew she wasn’t really supposed to glean Boaz’ fields, but he chose to bless her anyway.
How do we approach God? With humility, knowing we don’t deserve any grace or mercy? Or with a sense of entitlement that He owes us something?
And when we receive His grace, are we deep-in-the-heart grateful?
Something to think about …
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