Chapter 6: A Plan Forms

The harvest season continued. Day after day, Ruth gleaned in Boaz's fields. She returned home with more grain. Boaz was kind to her. He protected her. He provided for her. But he had not done anything more.

Weeks passed. The barley harvest ended. Soon there would be no more work in the fields. No more reason for Ruth to see Boaz.

Naomi had been watching. Thinking. Waiting.

Finally, she spoke.

NAOMI“My daughter, it is time I found a home for you — a place where you will be safe and provided for. Boaz is our redeemer. Tonight, he will be at the threshing floor. I have a plan.”— Ruth 3:1-2

Naomi told Ruth exactly what to do. It was bold. It was dangerous. In those days, there was a way for a woman to make this request.

NAOMI“This is your only chance. Are you willing?”

Ruth looked at Naomi. The woman who had lost everything. The woman Ruth had promised never to leave.

"I will do everything you say," Ruth answered.