The Book of Ruth, Lesson 3: “Seeking Rest”

When Ruth returned home that night after her first day of gleaning and recounted all that had transpired, Naomi began to see the merciful providence of God breaking through the dark clouds of her bitterness and poverty. As she listened to Ruth tell of the kindness of Boaz, and when she saw the material blessings Ruth brought back, Naomi blessed the Lord "who hath not left off his kindness to the living and to the dead." Especially when Ruth told her of Boaz, whom Naomi knew to be one of her...