Joyful Moments in Christ

Ruth 2:12

When looking at Ruth 2, the blessing that Boaz gives to Ruth makes an excellent memory verse:

May Yahweh repay your work, and a full reward be given to you from Yahweh, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.”

Ruth 2:12 (WEB)

As Boaz observes Ruth working in the field, he makes note of the care that she has provided to Naomi. Until this point, he probably had only heard that the widow of one of his relatives had returned to the area with a foreign daughter-in-law. Now Boaz has the opportunity to see what kind of woman Ruth is. All he sees is hard work and dedication, which leads to this delightful blessing.

Ruth had the option of staying with her family in Moab, but she had such a strong love of Naomi and Naomi’s God, that she left everything and moved to the land of Judah. Boaz makes note of this in his blessing and asks God to reward Ruth for her faith.

Reflection Questions

Reflection Questions for Christians

• Which circumstances have caused you to take refuge in God? How did God bless that decision?
• Is there a current circumstance in your life that is out of control? How could you take refuge in God?
• Is there a person in your life that has prayed a blessing over you? How did that impact your life?
• Is there a person that could use a blessing from God? Consider praying over that person.

Reflection Questions for non-Christians

• Is there a circumstance in your life that is out of control? How could you take refuge in God?
• Is there a person in your life that is sharing their faith in Jesus with you? Consider asking them to pray a blessing for you.
• Consider what is causing you to reject Jesus. What would cause you to change your mind like Ruth did?

Reflection Questions for Kids

• Is there a time in your life that you have asked God for help in a difficult situation? Did he answer?
• Is there a time in your life that you did something that earned praise and blessing? Did you deserve it?
• When God sees your actions, what do you think he might say? Do you think he will want to reward you?

Reflective Prayer

Use this memory verse to pray using the ACTS method: Adoration, Confession, Thankfulness, Supplication

• Adoration: Praise God. Does this verse bring any specific characteristics of God to mind?
• Confession: Tell God that you are sorry for specific sins. Does this verse bring any specific sins to mind?
• Thankfulness: Show gratitude towards God. Does anything from this verse inspire gratitude?
• Supplication: Make requests for yourself and for others. Does anything from this verse inspire a prayer?

If helpful, you can use a prayer journal template.

Respond

Pray a blessing over someone who might need it.

Can you think of other Bible verses that show words of blessings? Post them in the comments section below!

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Related Resources

Read: Ruth 2 – A Bible Study about Care and Compassion

Read: Musings about Helping the Refugee

Read: A Prayer for the Foreigner and Refugee

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