Introduction

Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, united in faith, bound by love, and touched by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. It's a beautiful day, a day to celebrate the Lord's goodness, to bask in His mercy, and to find solace in His word.

Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of Ruth, specifically to the second chapter. It's a chapter that tells a tale of favour and faith, of fortitude and fellowship. It's a chapter that reminds us of God's unending love and His boundless grace.

Let us read together: [Insert Scripture Here]

In this passage, we see Ruth, a woman of great faith and fortitude, finding favour in the eyes of Boaz, a man of standing and integrity. It's a story that resonates with us, a story that reminds us of God's favour, a favour that is found in faith, flourishes in fortitude, and is fostered in fellowship.

Favour Found in Faith

As we look at the story of Ruth, we see a woman who is a foreigner, a Moabite, who has lost her husband and is living with her mother-in-law, Naomi. She is in a land that is not her own, among people who are not her own. Yet, she chooses to stay with Naomi, to follow her God and to live in her land. This is a decision made in faith.

Ruth's faith is an active faith. She does not sit at home waiting for God to provide for her. Instead, she goes out to the fields to glean. She takes action, trusting that God will provide for her. This is a faith that is not afraid to get its hands dirty, a faith that is willing to work hard, a faith that trusts in God's provision.

In the fields, Ruth finds favour. Boaz, the owner of the fields, notices her. He sees her hard work, her dedication, her faith. And he is moved to show her kindness. He instructs his workers to leave extra grain for her to glean, to make sure she is not harmed, and to provide her with water. Boaz's favour is a direct result of Ruth's faith.

This favour is relational. Boaz speaks kindly to Ruth. He acknowledges her faith, her hard work, her dedication. He treats her with respect and dignity. This is a favour that goes beyond the physical provision. It is a favour that affirms Ruth's worth, her value, her dignity.

But this favour is not just for Ruth, but it’s also for Naomi. Through Ruth's faith, Naomi is also provided for. She is also shown favour. This is a favour that extends beyond the individual. It is a favour that impacts the community.

Consider also that this is not a favour that is earned. It is a favour that is given freely, out of kindness, out of generosity, out of love. It is a favour that is a reflection of God's favour towards us.

Favour Flourishes in Fortitude

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