

And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem. And he said to the reapers,“The Lord be with you!†And they answered, “The Lord bless you.†– Ruth 2:4 
(ESV)
Reflection
As we continue through the story of Ruth we are now in the midst of the barley fields ready for the harvest. From his first steps into the story, Boaz recognizes God’s presence among the workers in the field as he greets the reapers with the words “The Lord be with you.†(2:4) 
Then Boaz follows God’s command to have his reapers leave remnants in the field so people could come behind to glean the leftovers. This was a practice that God required. [Read more…] about In the Fields of Blessing (Scholar’s Compass)