We hear the story of Ruth and Boaz over and over again in the single world and it has become a beacon of light for the single & saved. We look over this story and pray to God, "Lord, please let my Boaz find me and show me favor like Ruth," and wait on God to miraculously drop this man right in front of us! We go in and out each day expecting to meet our Boaz and for our lives to change forever. Its a story of hope for singles, but it has also been a story of misinterpretation. Boaz is a great representation of a man who God uses as a vessel to redeem, restore and give hope. But notice I said he was a vessel. Too often we as singles place our focus on Boaz as if He is a savior, when God is our one and only true savior. We put so much emphasis on this man that will supposedly walk into our lives and change everything, that we focus on seeking Boaz instead of seeking God. We also completely ignore the fact that Ruth didn't simply wait for someone to come save her, she went out into the world and did what she could for herself and God was able to move with the works in her faith. While you are waiting on your Boaz rethink some perceptions in your mind of this story and think on these things........Some Things To Think About:
1. Understand that Boaz will not be your Savior.
2. Realize that Boaz will be looking for Ruth.
3. Stop seeking Boaz and seek God.
4. Ruth is NOT helpless. She was a woman of integrity, loyalty and took Godly advice from her elders.
5. While you are waiting on your Boaz what are you doing to portray a woman like Ruth?
6. Are you waiting to be saved, or are you in the fields working to take care of yourself?
7. Are you waiting on Boaz to redeem you or God to redeem you?
8. If your Boaz came into your life are you truly ready to be found?
9. Would you complement a Boaz type man ?
10. What are you expecting Boaz to do for your life? Should you be depending on God to do that?
What Should You Be Doing Now :
1. Focus on finding your purpose instead of focusing on finding a man.
2. Study the Proverbs 31 woman and other women of integrity of the Bible and make changes to exemplify them.
3. Ask God to show you the areas in your life where you need to adjust to be a complement to a man and not a setback.
4. Depend on God to supply your needs instead of waiting on someone else to do so.
5. Ask God what you can do on your part to rectify issues that are unraveled in your life. Some of the issues in our lives are from our own doing and not external issues. Ask God for revelation on these things and the strength to fix them with His grace.
6. Let God know the desires of your heart and trust He will provide them when the time is right.
7. Be Patient. God always moves in our lives at the perfect time
8. Focus on being right before God, instead of being right for just a man.
9. Deepen your relationship with God so your desires will match His.
10. Cast your cares over to God and trust Him to supply the exact thing you are waiting on a man to fix.
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If you are wanting a detailed story of this story of loyalty, trust and divine intervention simply read the Book of Ruth. To provide a brief synopsis you can also read this link : Synopsis of Ruth & Boaz Story
