
January 22, 2025
“Then Boaz said to Ruth, “You will listen, my daughter, will you not? Do not go to glean in another field, nor go from here, but stay close by my young women. Let your eyes be on the field which they reap and go after them. Have I not commanded the young men not to touch you? And when you are thirsty, go to the vessels and drink from what the young men have drawn.”So she fell on her face, bowed down to the ground, and said to him, “Why have I found favor in your eyes, that you should take notice of me, since I am a foreigner?” And Boaz answered and said to her, “It has been fully reported to me, all that you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband, and how you have left your father and your mother and the land of your birth, and have come to a people whom you did not know before.”
- Ruth 2: 8-11 (NKJV)
In Ruth 2:8-9, Boaz gives Ruth a crucial instruction: “Stay here. Do not glean in another field.” This guidance resonates deeply in the context of restoration and favor. When God orchestrates our steps and places us in a season of blessing, His instruction is often clear: remain where He has planted you.
The temptation to wander, to seek greener pastures, or to diversify unnecessarily can lead us away from the place of blessing. Ruth could have gleaned elsewhere—by law, she was free to—but Boaz’s words remind us of the importance of obedience and stability. When God grants us favor, He also provides provision and protection in that place.
In verse 22, Naomi reinforces this wisdom: “It is good, my daughter, that you go out with his young women, so that people do not meet you in another field.” This serves as a warning against distraction and dilution. To thrive in a new season, we must resist the urge to compare, roam, or pursue every opportunity that comes our way. When God’s hand is evident in a situation, stay there, work diligently, and trust His process.
Restoration begins when we let go and stop dwelling on past pain.
Entering a new season requires more than enthusiasm; it demands wisdom. James 1:5 promises that if we lack wisdom, we can ask God, who gives generously. Wisdom is the key to making decisions that align with God’s purpose, ensuring we remain in His will and reap the fullness of His restoration. It helps us recognize divine favor, remain faithful where it is found, discern between distractions and God’s leading, and navigate challenges with grace and patience.
Like Ruth, who listened to Boaz and Naomi, we must cultivate an ear for godly counsel and a heart willing to obey. Wandering from field to field may seem appealing, but it risks losing the favor and provision God has orchestrated for you.
This new season calls for stability, diligence, and faith. It requires a willingness to let go of distractions and fully embrace where God has placed us. As we seek His wisdom, we can rest assured that our steps will be ordered, our paths made straight, and our efforts crowned with His blessings.
Song of Worship
I'm walking in Power - 1x
I'm walking in miracles - 1x
I live a life of favor - 1x
I know who I am - 1x
Song I know who I am by Sinach
Prayer - Father, we ask for wisdom as James 1:5 promises. Teach us to navigate this season with clarity, patience, and faith. Protect us from wandering hearts and restless spirits and anchor us in Your purpose. May our decisions reflect Your will, and may we thrive in the place You have prepared for us In Jesus’ name, Amen.