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A New Story:
Lessons from Ruth
A beautiful journey through the book of Ruth that reveals how God transforms our difficult circumstances into opportunities to experience His grace and provision.
Pastor Lorena Gamba - Mission Orlando
Introduction
In chapter 2 of the book of Ruth, we find a beautiful story of transformation and new beginning. After the affliction and loss of chapter 1, God turns the page to write a new story for both Ruth and Naomi.
This study shows us how God can transform our most difficult circumstances into opportunities to experience His grace and provision. The love story between Ruth and Boaz teaches us important principles about godly relationships, but more deeply, it reveals how Christ invites us to a new story with Him.
Transformation
God transforms affliction into blessing
Godly Relationships
Biblical principles for relationships that honor God
New Story
Christ invites us to begin a new story with Him
Base Text
Ruth 2:1-13
"Naomi had a relative on her husband's side, a man of standing from the clan of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz... And Ruth the Moabite said to Naomi, 'Let me go to the fields and pick up the leftover grain behind anyone in whose eyes I find favor.' 'Go ahead, my daughter,' Naomi said to her..."
Continuation of the passage
"So she went out, entered a field and began to glean behind the harvesters. As it turned out, she was working in a field belonging to Boaz, who was from the clan of Elimelech."
This passage introduces us to the main characters and sets the stage for the divine encounter that would change the lives of Ruth and Naomi forever, revealing how God works through apparent "coincidences".
God Orchestrates the "Coincidences"
In verse 3, we find the key phrase: "it just so happened". This expression appears twice, but for God there are no coincidences. Ruth needed work and provision, and she "just happened" to end up in the exact field of Boaz, the family redeemer.
This apparent coincidence teaches us that God is continuously working behind the scenes, orchestrating divine encounters and opening doors that we cannot see. Often, when we are in our lowest moments - like Ruth, being a widow, a foreigner, and poor - it is precisely when God is preparing something extraordinary.
1
Need
Ruth needed work and provision as a widowed foreigner
2
"Coincidence"
She arrived precisely in Boaz's field, the family redeemer
3
Divine Purpose
God was orchestrating an encounter that would change her story
Characteristics of a Pious Person
Faithfulness to God
Ruth abandoned her land and gods to follow the God of Israel
Hardworking Character
She worked tirelessly from morning, showing diligence
Honor for the Family
Her loyalty to Naomi was extraordinary
Life of Prayer
Boaz blessed others with his words and prayers
Ruth did not have an "attractive profile" by worldly standards - she was a Moabite, a widow, and poor. However, she possessed qualities that made her beautiful in God's eyes. Likewise, Boaz presents a male model that contrasts with current cultural patterns, treating Ruth with respect and protection.
A Prophetic Picture of Christ and the Church

New Story of Grace
Complete transformation in Christ
The Communion Table
All are welcome regardless of our past
Boaz as Christ
The kinsman redeemer who invites us
Ruth as Humanity
Foreigners in need of redemption
The story of Ruth and Boaz transcends human romance to become a beautiful typology of Christ and His church. Ruth represents our original spiritual condition - foreigners to God's covenant, without any right to His blessings. Boaz acts as the kinsman redeemer, the perfect type of Christ, whose invitation reflects that of Jesus at the Last Supper.
Action Steps
1
For Singles
  • Pray daily for your future spouse
  • Develop godly qualities in your own life
  • Remain faithful in your service
2
For Married
  • Implement daily blessing prayers
  • Work on godly characteristics
  • Pray for the future spouses of your children
3
For Everyone
  • Identify areas for a "new story"
  • View difficulties from Romans 8:28
  • Bless others with words of prayer
These practical steps help us apply the lessons of Ruth and Boaz in our daily lives, whether we are single, married, or in any stage of life. Commitment to prayer and the development of a godly character are key to experiencing the new story God wants to write in our lives.
Reflection Questions
Personal Identification
Is there any area of your life where you feel you need a "new story"?
How have you seen God's hand orchestrating "coincidences" in your life?
Relationships
If you are single, are you praying for the right characteristics in your future spouse?
If you are married, how can you work on developing the godly characteristics mentioned?
Spiritual Life
How can you apply Boaz's example of blessing others with words of affirmation?
In what specific ways have you experienced Christ's invitation to "sit at His table"?
"There is a new story for you. God is the one who provides for you, God is the one who restores you, God is the one who gives you words of affirmation and He is inviting you: 'Come, sit with me, for I want to start a relationship with you.'"