”And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman.“
Ruth 3:9 KJV
Boaz asked, “Who are you?” Ruth replied, “I am Ruth, your servant girl. Spread the corner of your garment over me because you are a close relative by marriage, one who is my kinsman-redeemer.” The garment of faithful Israelites had a tassel at each corner and which Ruth acknowledged when she asked Boaz to cover her with his garment as the sign of his covenant toward Naomi and her. Yahweh’s faithfulness is manifest in Christ to fulfill His promise to dwell under His wings. The woman with the issue of blood touched the tassels of Jesus’s garment and was healed. Teachers of law in Jesus’s time, wore extra long tassels as if they were extra faithful to Yahweh! Ruth boldly requested grace from Boaz and had no false humility, as she sincerely and confidently spoke to Boaz, calling herself his servant. We too come boldly to the Throne of Grace. Christ, through His redemption, has promised His protection and provision over us as His garment covers us. Let’s believe in the power of Christ’s redemption. Amen!
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