The Biblical Remix – Superwoman
Ruth 2:1-18 – http://bit.ly/biblicalremixsuperwoman
After becoming a widow, Ruth left her hood and moved with Naomi, her mother-in-law, to a place (Bethlehem) and a people (Israelites) she did not know. Because she was a hard worker she went to the fields to pick up leftover grain to provide for the home.
While working in the hot sun, she got the hook-up with the landowner Boaz because he heard about how she was taking care of her mother-in-law.
She worked until the evening and was able to bring home about 5 gallons of beaten barley, which is a huge amount for one day’s gleaning.
As she shared with Naomi about the day’s events this Alicia Keys song played in the background:
“Even when I’m a mess, I still put on a vest, with an “S” on my chest, Oh yes, I’m a Superwoman…”
Reflection:
Although she was a foreigner and a widow, Ruth trusted in the God of Israel and honored her mother-in-law by taking care of her. She didn’t think it was beneath her to work as a gleaner (socially equivalent to a modern day beggar).
Against the odds, would you be willing to trust God to provide in your situation?