“Sit still, my daughter, for the man will not rest, until
he has finished the thing this day." (v.18)
Boaz
had many good traits — his religious demeanor and speech, his courtesy in
greeting his servants, his refusal to take advantage of Ruth’s trust; but none
are more satisfactory than this well-known and acknowledged promptness of
action. Naomi had recognized this quality in her kinsman, and knew that he was
a man of his word, who would complete whatever he had undertaken to perform.
This
is a characteristic that we should follow. Not arousing hopes that end in
disappointment, nor making promises only to forget them. Our words should be
our bond. Those who commit their trust to us should feel perfectly at rest
about our executing what we have promised.
Jesus
is our near kinsman. Therefore, we have no need of worry or fear. We can “sit
still” in assured trust that He has undertaken our cause, and He will not rest
until the marriage-feast is celebrated. He has made Himself responsible for us;
and He will not rest until He has accomplished our redemption.
Take
the advice of Naomi, "sit still" – know that your redeemer is working.
The
Truth
“Be
still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)
