Rut 2:13 | KingComments | STEP | All these words of grace make a great impression on Ruth. It happens to her as it also happened to Mephiboseth who is also overwhelmed by the grace David shows him ( ). She does not doubt his grace, even less does she refuse it, but she confesses her unworthiness. She feels overwhelmed by his favor which is a comfort to her. After everything she has experienced and left, she needs this. Her heart has been seeking for what really brings peace. In what Boaz says to her, she feels that peace flowing in. This doesn’t make her self-aware and self-assured, but humble and small. She remains aware of her origin. When she thinks about Boaz’ servants, she is reluctant to compare herself to them. Grace always thinks less of ourselves, and considers others as more important than ourselves. If we are aware of our origins from sin, we will particularly appreciate the favor God has shown us. This will also keep us from exalting above others. We will consider others higher than ourselves ( ).

‏ Ruth 2:13

Reaction of Ruth to the Kindness of Boaz

All these words of grace make a great impression on Ruth. It happens to her as it also happened to Mephiboseth who is also overwhelmed by the grace David shows him (2Sam 9:8). She does not doubt his grace, even less does she refuse it, but she confesses her unworthiness. She feels overwhelmed by his favor which is a comfort to her.

After everything she has experienced and left, she needs this. Her heart has been seeking for what really brings peace. In what Boaz says to her, she feels that peace flowing in. This doesn’t make her self-aware and self-assured, but humble and small. She remains aware of her origin. When she thinks about Boaz’ servants, she is reluctant to compare herself to them. Grace always thinks less of ourselves, and considers others as more important than ourselves.

If we are aware of our origins from sin, we will particularly appreciate the favor God has shown us. This will also keep us from exalting above others. We will consider others higher than ourselves (Phil 2:3b).