Redemption

Ruth 4:9
And Boaz said to the elders and all the people, “You are witnesses this day that I have bought all that was Elimelech’s, and all that was Chilion’s and Mahlon’s, from the hand of Naomi.

While Israel played the fool, Boaz played the redeemer. His character, integrity and conduct clearly foreshadow the vary ministry and work of Jesus Christ redeeming those who were his own (Naomi) and those who were not (Ruth, the Moabitess). Even Chillion's land and his inheritance were redeemed though Orpah (1:14-15) did not return. Similarly Christ's blood and sacrifice covers sin completely and fully satisfies the debt for all humanity - even those who do not return. I wonder what ever became of Orpah? Did she ever return in desperation? Would she ever hear of the redemption that was accomplished in Bethlehem? How sad to think of the millions of people who wonder in sin, unaware of their redemption born out of Bethlehem!

Father - make me bold to share the news of Jesus Christ and the good news of redemption with those who do not know, who have not returned to You. Amen.