Freedom Calls

The Book of Ruth, a beautiful and compact story in the Old Testament, carries profound meaning for those who see it through the lens of faith in the One True Most High God. At its heart, it’s a tale of loyalty, redemption, and divine providence— themes that resonate deeply for a child of God seeking to understand their place in His plan.

One of the deepest meanings emerges from Ruth’s unwavering devotion. Ruth, a Moabite widow, chooses to leave her homeland and cling to her mother-in-law, Naomi, declaring, “Where you go, I will go; where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people, and your God my God” (Ruth 1:16). This isn’t just a sweet sentiment—it’s a radical act of faith. Ruth abandons her familiar life and aligns herself with Naomi’s God, the God of Israel, without any guarantee of what lies ahead. For a believer, this mirrors the call to trust and follow God fully, even when the path is uncertain. It’s a picture of surrendering to His will, a step every child of God is invited to take.

Then there’s the theme of redemption, embodied by Boaz. Ruth, an outsider with no claim to security, finds herself redeemed through Boaz, the kinsman-redeemer who steps in to marry her and restore Naomi’s family line. This points straight to God’s heart as the ultimate Redeemer. For a child of the Most High, it’s a reminder that no matter how broken or far off we feel, God pursues and restores us through His grace. Boaz’s actions foreshadow Christ, who redeems humanity from sin and desolation, grafting us into His family—just as Ruth, a foreigner, is woven into the lineage of David and, ultimately, Jesus.

The deepest thread, though, might be God’s unseen hand. The story doesn’t shout miracles or thunder from heaven, yet every detail—Ruth “happening” to glean in Boaz’s field (Ruth 2:3), the timing of their meeting, the preservation of a family line—shows God orchestrating redemption quietly, perfectly. For you, as His child, it’s a promise: even in life’s mundane or painful moments, God is working for your good and His glory, often in ways you won’t see until later.

So, the Book of Ruth whispers this truth:

you’re called to faithful trust, you’re redeemed by a loving God, and you’re never outside His sovereign care.

It’s a small story with a massive heartbeat—God’s love for His people, including you.