Enter into the field of Boaz where much favour is awaiting you Part 4

We have come into the final session of the blog series on the field of Boaz. 

​FIELD OF BOAZ OFFERED THE TABLE

Now Boaz said to Ruth at mealtime, “Come here, and eat of the bread, and dip your piece of bread in the vinegar.” So she sat beside the reapers, and he passed parched grain to her; and she ate and was satisfied, and kept some back. (Ruth 2:14)

Ruth was invited by Boaz not only to gather grain but also to sit at his table and share his meal. This moment is a beautiful picture of the invitation Christ gives to us. In Revelation 3:20, Jesus says: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.”

Here, Jesus expresses His desire for personal and intimate fellowship with anyone who opens the door to Him. Just as Ruth responded to Boaz’s invitation and came to his table, we too are invited to respond to Christ’s call. Ruth did not remain distant in the field nor ignored the invitation. She came near and shared in the meal that was offered to her. The Scripture says that she ate and was satisfied and even kept some back (Ruth 2:14,18). In the same way, when we come to Christ, He not only satisfies us but fills us and gives us more than enough so that what we receive from Him can overflow to others around us. 

Jesus Himself said:” I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger.”

(John 6:35). When we accept His invitation, we find true satisfaction in Him and from the fullness of God, we have something to share with others.

The Scripture says “he passed parched grain to her.” (Ruth 2:14. Boaz himself served Ruth. This reflects the heart of Christ, who not only invites us but also serves and nourishes us Himself. And even during the Last Supper, Jesus broke the bread and gave it to His disciples (Matthew 26:26). The bread points to the Word of God which he gave us to eat and be satisfied. 

THE FIELD OF BOAZ OFFERED LOVE, KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY 

Boaz spoke words of comfort, love kindness to Ruth (2:13). He wasn’t harsh with her. He was generous as well giving her plenty to take home. God’s kindness to us is expressed in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:7) and Psalm 145:8 says that “The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in lovingkindness.” 

Boaz spoke to Ruth with kindness and comfort. After she bowed before him, Ruth herself acknowledged it, saying, “You have comforted me and spoken kindly to your servant.” (Ruth 2:13). Though she was a foreigner and a poor gleaner, Boaz did not treat her harshly. Instead, he showed her unusual favour inviting her to remain in his field (Ruth 2:8–9), protecting her from harm, and providing generously for her needs.

This kindness shown by Boaz reflects the greater kindness of God toward us. The Scripture says that God’s kindness is most clearly revealed through Christ: "That in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.”(Ephesians 2:7). The character of God is described beautifully in the Psalms:” The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in lovingkindness.( Psalm 145:8)

Just as Ruth experienced unexpected kindness in the field of Boaz, we too experience the grace and kindness of God through Christ. What we receive from Him is not based on our worthiness, but on His gracious and compassionate nature.

THE FIELD OF BOAZ OFFERED UNITY

Through his words and actions, Boaz bridged a deep social divide. As a wealthy Israelite landowner, he could have easily ignored Ruth, a poor Moabite widow and foreigner. Yet he chose the opposite. Boaz did not treat her according to her social or economic status but extended to her dignity, protection, and generosity.

Instead of being marginalized, Ruth was welcomed. Boaz instructed his workers not to harm her and even allowed her to glean among the sheaves, something far beyond what was normally permitted for a gleaner (Ruth 2:8–9, 15–16). At mealtime, he invited her to sit beside the reapers and eat until she was satisfied (Ruth 2:14). In doing so, Boaz removed the social distance between them and treated her as one who belonged.

This scene reflects the heart of Christ toward His people. In God’s kingdom there is no partiality (Romans 2:11). Just as Boaz welcomed Ruth, Jesus welcomes all who come to Him, regardless of their background or status.

Throughout His ministry, Jesus consistently crossed social and cultural boundaries. He honoured the faith of the Gentile woman whose daughter was demon-possessed and granted her request (Matthew 15:21–28). He also intentionally spoke with the Samaritan woman at the well, revealing to her the gift of living water and breaking long-standing ethnic and religious barriers (John 4:7–26).

Ultimately, the unity foreshadowed in the field of Boaz finds its fulfilment in Christ. Through His death on the cross, the dividing wall between Jews and Gentiles was broken. As the apostle Paul writes, “For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one and has broken down the middle wall of separation” (Ephesians 2:14). In Christ, those who were once far off have been brought near and made part of one family (Ephesians 2:13, 19).

Just as Ruth found acceptance, provision, and belonging in the field of Boaz, all who come to Christ find welcome, and unity in Him.

Ruth entered the field of Boaz as a stranger searching for grain. She left that field as a woman marked by favour, provision, and belonging. In the same way, the Kingdom of God is not merely a place of survival; it is a place of transformation. They are drawn near, sheltered, nourished, and welcomed into the household of God. The invitation still stands today:

Come into His field.

Remain under His covering.

And discover the grace that was waiting for you all along.