1. Blessed be the man who took notice (17-19)

Ruth worked hard all day, and in the evening when she returned home to Naomi, she brought almost a bushel of grain. This was an extraordinary amount of grain for a gleaner to bring. Also, she brought a 'doggie bag' of left-overs from lunch! So Naomi knew that someone had been especially kind to Ruth. She said, 'Blessed be the man who took notice of you.'

2. He is one of our kinsman-redeemers (20-23)

When Ruth told Naomi that she had worked in the field of a man named Boaz, a new hope came into Naomi's heart, for Boaz was her dead husband's relative. According to the levirate law, Boaz was one who could possibly redeem the family and property of Elimelech. God had not forgotten her family. He was still showing his kindness to the dead and to the living. Ruth confided in Naomi that Boaz had urged her to glean only in his field until the harvest ended.

Application: Lord, give us eyes to see your hand working in our lives, and a heart to thank and praise you.
One Word: God shows kindness