Ruth and Boaz by David Jeremiah

Bible Couples: Ruth and Boaz

Now behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said to the reapers, “The LORD be with you!” And they answered him, “The LORD bless you!”
Ruth 2:4

Recommended Reading: Ruth 2:1-12

Just as a rising tide lifts all the boats, so a revival lifts our marriages. As the book of Ruth opens, the Israelites are facing a severe drought, which, in the Old Testament, indicated the judgment of God. One family fled to Moab, and there they died, except the wife and mother, Naomi. She returned to Bethlehem with her daughter-in-law, Ruth, and evidently a revival was underway. When the landowner, Boaz, went out to survey his fields, he shouted to his workers, “The LORD be with you!” They shouted back, “The LORD bless you!” Within that context, Boaz and Ruth fell in love, married, and produced a son who became the ancestor of Christ.

A true revival is hard to find nowadays. But even without a national awakening, we can keep a healthy spiritual atmosphere around our homes. We can be faithful to a vibrant church, and we can keep our own souls revived.

In a healthy marriage, a husband and wife understand the importance of personal spiritual vitality. They frequently say to each other in word or deed: “The Lord be with you today!” Or, “Praying the Lord blesses you!”

A Single Thought: Trials are not discriminating—they offer the same challenges to both the young and old, married or single—demonstrating God’s faithfulness to all.