Ruth 3:4-9 NIV — “I will do whatever you say,” Ruth answered. So she went down to the threshing floor and did everything her mother-in-law told her to do. When Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in good spirits, he went over to lie down at the far end of the grain pile. Ruth approached quietly, uncovered his feet and lay down. In the middle of the night something startled the man; he turned—and there was a woman lying at his feet! “Who are you?” he asked. “I am your servant Ruth,” she said. “Spread the corner of your garment over me, since you are a guardian-redeemer[ of our family.”

Yesterday I shared with you how Ruth was a woman of noble character and how loyal she was to her mother-in-law, Naomi. Today I would like for us to focus on how Ruth exhibited boldness. Being bold means showing an ability to take risks; confident and courageous. Imagine being in Ruth’s position. She took a risk by going with Naomi to a foreign land without a husband to provide and protect her. She searched for work and was confident she would be able to find a job that would help her take care of their needs. She was courageous in the way she went to Boaz and asked him to take care of her and Naomi. Ruth was bold. Ruth stepped out in faith as a water walker.

When have you exhibited boldness? When has God asked you to step out in faith? When have you been a water walker? Is God calling you into the water today?

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for the example of boldness given by Ruth. Help me to be bold and step into the water. Guide and direct my steps as I strive to be a water walker. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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