And Boaz answered and said to her, “It has been fully reported to me, all that you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband, and how you have left your father and your mother and the land of your birth, and have come to a people whom you did not know before. The LORD repay your work, and a full reward be given you by the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings you have come for refuge.”
(Ruth 2:11-12, NKJV)
Yesterday, Ruth asked Boaz why she had “found favor” with him. The answer? Because she was faithful to Naomi. Because she was willing to give up everything to care for her mother-in-law.
Then Boaz said something that we should take to heart today. Read that last sentence again. And again. What do these words say to you? I read a couple of really wonderful promises I believe we can embrace.
First, the Lord God of Israel will one day “repay” our work here on earth. We will one day receive rewards for how we served and what we did for His kingdom.
Then, some really beautiful, really comforting, really wonderful words: “… under whose wings you have come for refuge.” We find a refuge under the wings of our Lord God. I’ve written before of two of my favorite verses, Psalm 46:1-2a where I’m assured that God is “our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we shall not fear.”
Have you seen a mother bird gather her babies under her wing, offering them comfort and protection? That’s how our Father gathers us to Him.
Take shelter under His wings. No matter what’s happening. No matter your storm. No matter what you face. He’s there to cover you with His strength.
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