God's Glory Church

“May your reward be full from the Lord… that you have come to hide under His wings!” — Ruth 2:12

Maria decided to have lunch at a fast food restaurant. When she sat down at an empty table and started eating a hamburger, she noticed a young man sitting nearby. His clothes were dirty, his hair was disheveled, and he was holding an empty paper cup in his hand. He was obviously hungry. But how to help? Giving him money is unlikely to be a smart decision. If you buy him lunch, he may feel humiliated.

Suddenly Mary remembered the story of Ruth, a destitute widow from Moab, who was invited by Boaz, a wealthy landowner, to gather ears of corn in his field. He ordered his servants: “And let her glean between the sheaves, and do not offend her. And also throw her some of the sheaves, and leave her alone, and she will glean, and you do not scold her” (Ruth. 2:15-16). In a culture where women could only survive because of men, Boaz showed the attitude and care of God Himself. In the end, he married Ruth and saved her from trouble (Ruth 4:9-10).

Getting ready to leave, Maria put a whole bag of fried potatoes on the nearby table and looked kindly at the young man. If he was hungry, he could gather “ears” in her “field”. In the Bible stories, God’s heart is revealed; in them you can always find creative solutions for encouragement.

Is there someone whom you can invite today to “gather the ears” in the bountiful field of your life?
Ask God to show you the needs of the people around you so that you can show His care.

Dear Father, show me those who need me to show them Your love.

Author: Eliza Morgan