When You Rest, God Works

Then she [Naomi] said, “Sit still, my daughter, until you [Ruth] know how the matter will turn out; for the man [Boaz] will not rest until he has concluded the matter this day.”

Ruth 3:18

Boaz wanted to redeem Ruth from all her financial woes and marry her. However, according to the custom of the day, he could do so only after a relative closer to Ruth gave up his right to redeem Ruth. So Boaz went to the gate of Bethlehem to settle the matter with this relative.

When Ruth’s mother-in-law, Naomi, heard what had transpired, she told Ruth to sit still and not be anxious, because Boaz would not rest until he had successfully resolved the matter concerning Ruth that very day. Now, because Boaz is a picture of Jesus, our kinsman Redeemer, the truth here is that when we “sit still” and not be anxious, Jesus goes to work on our behalf!

Beloved, what provision challenge are you facing today? A troubling bodily symptom? The fear of losing your job? Commit the matter to your heavenly Boaz, Jesus, and rest in His ability, His willingness and His favor. When you rest in Him, He will not rest until He has successfully resolved the matter for you!

3 Comments

  • Titilope Bamidele says:

    I’m greatly blessed by your teaching on when u rest God works Gods blessings will remain evident in your life in Jesus name.

  • Janice Sommerfeld says:

    Thank you, Joseph Prince. Love to you and Peace. This world needs our help right now. Thank God my children, my children’s children believe in God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.

  • It’s good to learn and know that always God is working for us every now and again,then we as Christians should live to glorify him, adore him,worship him for his goodness and mercies forever and ever

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