The Book of Ruth: Journey of Faith Page #4

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Nao-- excuse me, Marah.

It's so good to see life

come back into this place.

It is because of Ruth.

Oh.

She is so good to you.

All the mothers in the village

are jealous.

So in all these years

youve never married.

No, but I'm at peace

with that.

I let that idea drift away

a very, very long time ago.

Ah, youve done it again.

What?

Well, I came here to comfort

you and now you are thinking

of me.

You are my friend.

It's the least I can do.

I know.

Ive seen how you and Ruth

struggle from day to day.

Why don't you sell this place?

Go on.

You can get a very good price

for it right now.

Mmm, I've thought about it,

but I feel that God is

telling me to wait.

I know but you can sell it

to

Naomi.

Yes.

Oh, you're home.

Peace be with you.

I'm Simeon.

My master, Boaz, has sent

a gift for you and Ruth.

Oh, Boaz is too kind.

Come, eat with us.

There's more than enough

for two.

Won't you stay?

I-- I must be moving on.

Well, may the Lord bless

you.

And you.

It's good to see Simeon

doing so well.

You know him?

Yes, yes, he's a kind man

who fell on some hard times,

but I hear the Lord has blessed

him.

Ah.

Oh, I'm out of water.

Let's go to the well.

The walk will do us both good.

Oh.

Oh.

Greetings again, ladies.

Let me get that, Naomi.

Thank you, Simeon.

You know the harvest

festival is tomorrow.

Yes, I know.

This is the first time I've

ever been cause now I'm

a harvester.

Well, I'm very pleased

for your promotion.

Thank you.

Tani would love to go

to the festival with you.

I would like that.

I would like that very much.

Well see you at the house.

I thank you a thousand times

for what you just did, I think.

I never thought that a man like

that would be interested in me.

God works miracles when you

least expect them.

Yes, He does, doesnt He?

How is it I've been working

all day and you seem to be

the one out of breath?

What have you been up to?

Come, sit down,

we must talk.

God has put something

into my heart.

The time is now.

The time is now?

Oh, mother, please tell me

you're not dying.

No, I have not felt

this good in years.

That's good.

It is time for you

to move on.

Oh, mother,

I cannot leave you.

Listen, the harvest festival

is tonight, you must go.

You know

I'm not allowed there.

You're not just a gleaner.

Through me you're a kin

which brings me to this,

I believe God has shown me

who you are to marry.

I am from Moab.

No one even looks at me.

Oh, daughter, there is one

who looks at you every day.

Who?

Boaz.

Boaz.

Well, yes.

He's a very kind man,

but I'm not worthy of his love

and he could not be possibly

interested in me.

Oh, Ruth.

Boaz has been waiting for

someone like you just as you

have been waiting

for someone like him.

He can protect you

and provide for you.

You must let him know your true

feelings tonight.

But tonight is the harvest

festival and hell be busy

with the celebration.

I assure you that when he

sees you, he will stop

and take notice.

Look at me, I've been wearing

the same clothes since we arrived.

All hell notice is

how bad I look.

Come, let me show you

something.

Mother, this is beautiful.

You did not have to do this.

Oh, yes I did, Ruth.

You have been so kind

and loyal to me even

when you did not have to be.

You deserve something that

reflects the beauty that I see

in you.

It's the most beautiful

dress I've ever seen.

Perhaps you're right.

Maybe Boaz will notice me.

But there is more and you

will have to trust me.

All right.

Tonight when you go

to the festival, wait.

You will surely want to run up

to him but do not.

Just watch and wait until he's

had plenty to eat and drink and

then follow him where he goes

to rest.

Wait until he falls asleep,

uncover his feet

and lie down there.

Mother, I trust you,

but I cannot do that.

Oh, Ruth, it is a custom

of our people.

Boaz will recognize the sign

you are making and he will show

you whether he agrees or not.

What if he's not

an honorable man?

What if tries to take advantage

of me?

If Boaz is the man of God

I know him to be, he will only

do what the law tells him to do.

This plan seems so foolish.

Trust me.

God uses the foolish things

of this world to confound

the wise.

He will not let you be harmed.

All right.

I'll do it.

Good.

We have little time.

We must get you ready to go.

That will be my last drink.

Oh, come on,

you deserve one more.

What about you?

You having a good time?

Oh, oh, someone has caught

your eye.

Seth used to always say that

women only want you if you have

something to give.

Seth?

A lot of good that has done

him.

Very true.

Look, you're a fine man,

strong, courageous.

You're more than any of these

women would want.

You think so?

Yes, you just gotta have

more confidence in yourself.

And what have you got to lose?

If she says no, you're no worse

off than you are now.

All right.

Yes, you're right.

You're right.

Who's there?

It is I, Ruth.

Ruth?

What are you doing here?

Because you are kinsman,

I approach you this night.

You once asked may the Lord

protect me under the spread

of his wings, now I ask

the same of you.

Thank God.

Did Naomi put you up to this?

You are a faithful woman.

Why me?

Of all the men you could have

chosen, why me?

Because your kindness is

greater than I've ever known.

Youve shown me mercy

when I've not deserved it.

I will not choose another.

You're the only one

that can save our family.

When I first saw you

in the field,

I knew you were special.

I prayed and asked God that if

it be His will that you would

give me your love.

Then the Lord made it so.

I am not your closest

kinsman.

There's another, one who I have

created a problem with.

He would do anything he could

to spite me especially if it

has anything to do with you.

Who is this man that could

hate you?

Neb, the brother

of Elimelech.

But this-- this is something that

I-- I have-- I've brought upon

myself and I-- I can fix this.

It's my problem to solve

and I will.

You just have to trust me.

I'll make it right.

You just need to sleep.

You can sleep here.

Here, you can sleep here.

I'll take care of everything.

Ruth... Ruth, Ruth, Ruth.

Ruth, wake up, wake up.

You have to leave

before the sun comes up.

People will think

the wrong thing.

Since I've met you,

youve always thought of me

over yourself.

Well, I think a woman ought

to be treated with kindness

no matter where she's from,

who she is.

I really want to be with you,

but I have to do it according

to the law.

I can't touch you

until the law says I can.

I'm gonna work this out.

Trust me.

I need you to go and be

with your mother.

Okay?

Wait, wait, wait, wait.

I want you to take this.

Give this to Naomi.

Tell her I said thank you.

She'll understand.

And the next day Boaz sat,

not eating or drinking

until God showed him

how to be together

with his one true love.

Well?

Oh!

Oh, mother,

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