2:8 The concern for her welfare is immediately manifest by Boaz. His salutation to her is one of endearment. He accepted her as one of the extended family of Elimelech by addressing her as daughter. He strongly urged her not to go into another field to glean but to take advantage of the protection of staying close to his servant girls. The story is in its infancy but already there is a show of interest from Boaz. He is a type of our savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus is seeking a bride and Ruth will portray His bride. Most certainly the industrious nature of Ruth will illustrate the spiritual work ethic of the Bride of Christ.
2:9 Keep your eyes on the field. Jesus said the field is the world. The condition of the grain in the field will give you a hint as to the time of harvest. Reapers will come into the field and gather the tares into bundles and burn them. Harvest brings a separation between that which is true grain and that which is not. The men commanded to leave her alone. She is being singled out to belong to one and one alone. There is a call to the church to come out from among them and touch not the unclean. When you are thirsty go to the vessels that the men have filled and drink. Water, living waters, in great abundance prepared for His Bride. Ho, every one that thirsteth, come drink. Jesus said: I AM the living water. If we drink of Him we will never thirst again for the things of this world. The Spirit, water satisfying the thirst of the whosoever will to be found in the Lord Jesus. Come today and drink until your thirst is quenched.
Ruth 2:13 Finding favor. Acceptance is a great thing. All want to be accepted by their peers. How much more one in her situation, a foreigner. The word favor could be translated grace, precious or well favored. Amazing the grace that is extended to all mankind by our Lord. She addressed Boaz as lord, master or even owner. The humility of Ruth is very evident here. He had brought comfort to her. A sense of security, the meeting of her needs. Her heart is at peace, her soul is at rest. Little could she have realized the tremendous events that would take place in her life before the day ended. In speaking friendly to her he had spoken to her heart. The Lord Jesus speaks to the heart and not to the intellect. After His resurrection, as he walked with His disciples, then left them they said; did not our hearts burn within us. Our hearts are renewed by His voice and His presence.
2:14 At meal time. An invitation to share with him and his workmen. Eat of the bread and dip it in the vinegar. The bread and the wine, the body and blood of our Lord are vital to our spiritual growth and strength. We are looking here at elements that were crushed in order to make them into food. We are invited to suffer with Him, to know the fellowship of His sufferings. There is a process of breaking and crushing in the Christian walk that all must experience. Note Isa.28:28 Bread corn is bruised. He offered her parched corn. As the host he saw that his guest was well supplied. She did eat, had sufficient and even had a surplus.