We believers could say that this chapter is like “Meeting with Christ.”
V.1 We are immediately introduced to a man — Boaz. His name means “strength.” He is a picture of Christ. He is rich, and also a relative of Naomi’s dead husband. Boaz didn’t lose out by staying in Israel during the famine. Our blessed Lord became a Man in order that He might be one of us, a Kinsman, our Redeemer (Phil. 2:77But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: (Philippians 2:7)).
V.2-17 A picture of us (Ruth) being found by the Lord Jesus (Boaz).
V.8 But when he has found Ruth, the first thing he tells her is not to go into any other field. The Lord Jesus warns us believers too, not to mix with the world. When close to Him, we are protected, happy and blessed.
V.14 She goes IN for communion with Boaz. She goes OUT for service.
V.17 She obeys and reaps a good harvest — about 10 days food for an individual.
V.18 Love always gives.
V.19-23 Obedience to God’s Word always brings blessing, unity and joy.