Reflection on Brian’s class on the book of Ruth. I was out of town for most of the class, so I only made the last session. Here were some of my gleanings.
Who was I,
that You would be my kinsman-redeemer?
I was not kin,
but a foreigner
hailing from an enemy nation.
What character had I before You?
Was there a pleasing fragrance in my name,
that you should declare,
"May I AM bless you?"
To whom had I shown hesed,
that I would be worthy to receive it?
But You spotted me in my desolate place.
And You called out, with no hesitation.
I had no daring plan
to woo Your love
But You,
You heeded the Father's daring plan
to woo mine.
You ran to me,
leaving the riches of a palace
to walk where I walk,
to stay where I stay,
to make me a people,
to be my protector,
to die in my place
You bound the strong man,
and freed me from slavery.
You spoke tenderly upon my heart
until I was gentled before You.
You refused my offer
to be a slave in Your house
But You elevated me through marriage
that I should no longer call You my master,
but instead, my husband.
Jesus, thank You,
that I am Yours,
and You are my kinsman redeemer.
Jesus, thank You,
for sharing the pleasing fragrance of Your name,
and the blessings of I AM.
Jesus, thank You,
that You have not stopped showing Your hesed
all the days of my life
and in me You are well pleased.
Jesus, thank You,
that though I am no Ruth,
Your hesed has the last word.