Naomi's plan was intended to bring Ruth rest. Boaz is then restless until he procures that rest for her. The gospel is on display here. We are the barren and fruitless widow. The first husband could not bring about fruit, and now he is dead, utterly powerless. But from the fall in Eden until the Resurrection, God has set about to redeem His chosen people; His bride. The Lord was restless, as it were, until He secured our eternal rest. The Lord vowed and would not relent until He secured our salvation. We come to Christ alone. We cling to Him alone. He is our rest. Would you be fruitful? Would you find rest? You must come to Christ, the mighty man, the goel, and He will raise you up. After all, He rose from the grave on the first day of the barley harvest.

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