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In the story of Ruth, the blessings of the Lord flow to Ruth and Naomi through Boaz. Boaz protects Ruth reputation here, while also providing ample barley for Naomi. Boaz is a channel through which blessings flow to others.
On Easter, we celebrated the gift of the resurrection and the hope we have in Christ. Our sin no longer determines our fate, and so we can be certain that our true treasure is secure in Christ.
Our responsibility, therefore, is to be a channel of blessings to others. Just as Boaz looked out for others as a way to bless them, we're called to look out for those in our midst, be they immigrants or widows as they are here, or whomever we meet. Grounded in the confidence that we have been claimed as Christ's own, may we boldly serve and channel the blessing we've received into the lives of others.
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