Ruth // Faith in Action

Kyle Kauffman | Nov 9 2025 Ruth 3:1–18 invites us to consider how faith and love will lead us to take risks with our lives. Ruth takes a bold and vulnerable risk in approaching Boaz, not because she had everything figured out, but because she trusted in Naomi’s wisdom and ultimately in God’s care. Faith is never about having total control—it’s about trusting God when we don’t know how things will unfold. Likewise, love always involves risk. Ruth risks shame and rejection to express her love and loyalty, while Boaz shows his love by acting with integrity, not taking matters into his own hands, but protecting Ruth’s honor. Relationships in this life will always involve risk where we open ourselves up to the possibility of loss, hurt, or heartbreak. But we are freed to take these risks because we know God is sovereign and good. Ruth’s willingness to step forward was shaped by the kindness she had already seen in Boaz—and we, too, have seen the kindness of our Redeemer at the cross. That love gives us the courage to trust God and to step out in bold obedience and love, even when the outcome is uncertain.