““In the dark days of the judges the foundation is laid for the line that would produce the Savior, the Messiah, the Redeemer of a lost and destitute humanity.” ”

— Daniel Block

Redemption is not seen in this story through heroic exploits or even grand miracles of the judges who deliver Israel from a physical oppressor. rather, in the dark days of disobedience during the time of Judges we see that it is God’s hand who saves and rewards the faithfulness and kindness of individuals in Ruth’s narrative. The hesed kindness of Boaz, Ruth, and Naomi lay the foundation for the history of salvation that will extend beyond the borders of Geography and time itself and give voice to hope.

How do we see our stories echoing into history?