[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so very much for your reply, your understanding and your insights!

Take the example of Boaz' workers reaping a field when Ruth arrives. Is there a legitimate extra level(s) of meaning attached?

As with the fish/honeycomb discussion on the other thread, I am getting no leading in the Spirit on any further meaning to the reaping.

The entire story is an encouragement to me, however. Here is a widow in poverty, acting out of love - in this case, for her mother-in-law - being restored and given the honor of birthing David's grandfather. God works all things together for the good. Thus if we find ourselves alone, in poverty or at the mercy of others we ought to be comforted by the knowledge that God attends, that there is good purpose in everything for those who love Him. That is, don't sweat the details...

[blue-duncan]

"we ought to be comforted by the knowledge that God attends, that there is good purpose in everything for those who love Him. That is, don't sweat the details... "

Wise words, wise words! They should be the banner on all threads posted on this forum, right next to "no flaming".