"He Is One of Our Repurchasers - Conclusion

 Naomi related to Ruth a plan of action. We might imagine the young woman's eyes widening as her mother-in-law spoke. Israel's Law was still new to Ruth, and many of its customs were still quite foreign to her. Even so, she held Naomi in such high regard that she listened carefully to every word. What Naomi advised her to do might have seemed awkward or embarrassing-even potentially humiliating-yet Ruth agreed. She meekly said: "All that you say to me I shall do." - RUTH 3:5. 

Sometimes it is difficult for young people to listen to the advice of those who are older and more experienced. It is easy to assume that older ones do not really understand the challenges and problems the young face. Ruth's humble example reminds us that listening to the wisdom of older ones who love us and have our best interests at heart can be very rewarding. (Read Psalm 71:17, 18.) But what was Naomi's advice, and was Ruth really rewarded for heeding it?

Next time: Ruth at the Threshing Floor

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