An Invitation from Boaz

Ruth was a woman of Moab. We do not know much about her marriage to Mahlon the son of Elimelech which ended with his death. Now she is a stranger in Bethlehem accepted only because of her loyalty to Naomi. Ruth has been busily working in the fields of Boaz, gathering grain to sustain herself and Naomi. Here Boaz gives Ruth a special invitation to come and eat at his shelter. Christ our Lord invites His people to come and dine at His well filled table.