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“The Best is Yet to Come”
Ruth 4

No matter what chapter of life you’re in, when you put your hope in God, the best is yet to come.

Ruth
Experiences huge personal loss 
Decides to be loyal to God and her mother-in-law 
Works, waits, and serves
Takes refuge in God
Finds a kinsman redeemer in Boaz

Ruth 4 

The Providence of God
When God uses natural circumstances to bring about His supernatural will. – Ruth 4:1-2

God’s sovereignty is His right and power to rule and do all that He decides to do.  
God’s providence carries His plans into action, and guides all things toward His ultimate goals. 

“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” –Romans 8:28

Trust that God is working out all things for your good and His glory. 

The Plan of Boaz
He was willing to pay any price to redeem Ruth and her family. – Ruth 4:3-10

“I did not come to be served, but to serve, and give My life as a ransom for many.” –Mark 10:45

We leave a true legacy when we focus on serving others instead of ourselves.

“Friend” (peloni almoni) = Mr. No Name 

Mr. No Name – focused on self, name was forgotten, obligated by the law
Boaz – focused on others, left a lasting legacy, motivated by love

Ruth + Boaz > Obed > Jesse > David > 27 generations > Jesus

The Perfect Redeemer
Jesus takes our broken past and sinful present, and redeems us by His grace. – Ruth 4:13-17

Jesus has the right to redeem: He stepped off the throne of heaven and into our world. – Philippians 2:6-8
Jesus has the resources to redeem: He paid the debt of our sin with His blood. – 1 Peter 1:18-19
Jesus has the resolve to redeem: He was motivated by His love for us, not the law. – Romans 5:8

“God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” –Romans 5:8

Where do you need to experience the redeeming love of Christ in your life?