In Ruth 1:21, Naomi tells Bethlehemites that she left full but came back empty; what about Ruth? She came back with Ruth! But now...now in Ch 3:1, Naomi addresses Ruth as "my daughter". hmmmm what a switch!!! :)Naomi has moved from being bitter to praising God. But does she really know WHO is in control?
At this point, Naomi gives Ruth instructions to carry out. She is to wash and anoint herself, put on her best clothes, go to the threshing floor, keep her presence a secret until after Boaz has eaten and drank, then to lie down next to his feet (which she is to uncover). At this point, I'm still thinking...hmmmmmmm.
Proverbs 20:24 A man's steps are directed by the LORD. How then can anyone
understand his own way?
Jeremiah 10:23 I know, O LORD, that a man's life is not his own;
it is not for man to direct his steps.
Proverbs 21:30-31 There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan
that can succeed against the LORD. The horse
is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests
with the LORD.
Proverbs 16:1 To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the
reply of the tongue.
At this point, What do you think about Naomi's plan?
2 comments:
When I thought about Naomi's plan for Ruth to go to the threshing floor, I thought Naomi just wanted to get Ruth and Boaz together so that he would help her (Naomi). Now, I am thinking that it was not just for selfish reasons that he wanted them together. I think Naomi had started to think of Ruth as a daughter and wanted her to be blessed. Don't we change our minds about someone's motives sometimes? Joy
Yes, I think so. I also think that with time, our own motives or plan changes too. As we give our whole heart to God, He changes my motives.
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