April 28, 2026 -The Proposal
- brooks16055
- Apr 28
- 1 min read
Ruth 3:7-10 NIV
[7] 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. [8] In the middle of the night something startled the man; he turned—and there was a woman lying at his feet! [9] “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.” [10] “The Lord bless you, my daughter,” he replied. “This kindness is greater than that which you showed earlier: You have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor.
I had was part of a very passionate conversation about the idea of girls proposing to guys. Someone brought up Ruth and I had never thought about this as a proposal. But that is technically what she is doing. But Ruth does so with a heart of a servant. I don't think that is how the reversed proposals are happening in the world today. But I thought it was interesting that this was the reading right after this discussion. Things that make me go...hmmm?
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