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4.14.2010

FOR WEDNESDAY Reading #5 (Ruth 2:1-3)

1 Now Naomi had a relative on her husband's side, from the clan of Elimelech, a man of standing, whose name was Boaz. 2 And Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, "Let me go to the fields and pick up the leftover grain behind anyone in whose eyes I find favor." Naomi said to her, "Go ahead, my daughter." 3 So she went out and began to glean in the fields behind the harvesters. As it turned out, she found herself working in a field belonging to Boaz, who was from the clan of Elimelech.

"As it turned out..." We've all used the phrase or something like it to describe events, big or small that have taken place. The author of Ruth uses the word miqreh which means 'chance' or 'accident,' a word that often has negative implications. So as readers, we are left to wonder, how will this work out? But, in this 'chance' encounter, she happens upon a piece of farmland owned by one of Elimelech's family, a man names Boaz who is described in 2:1 as a 'worthy man,' a 'capable man.'

The description of chance seems to be the author's very subtle way of saying that these events happened in a way that neither Ruth nor Boaz are responsible...they didn't/couldn't plan this, yet 'it happened.'

Reflect on these verses a little...what's your impression and what does it do for your faith/trust about your own life?

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  1. DocApril 14, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    We all have had cool things happen in our lives that just can't be explained by the laws of chance.I know I make note of them at the time and even " boast " about them to other Christians
    with tongue in cheek saying ,"what a coincidence"

    If I journaled them and reviewed that journal from time to time , I would probably have greater faith . How easily I forget all the wonderful things God does for me on a daily basis . Things I say a quick thanks for and soon after forget .Thank you Father .

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  2. AndyApril 14, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    Anyone who has spent 2 minutes in a "faith" conversation with me knows what I believe. Not "acknowledge as a concept," but "place every fiber of my being into the absolute knowledge and confidence of GOD's sovereign rule over our lives." Coincidence is one of GOD's ways of getting our attention. Chance is a myth.

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