It pays to stand in the shoulders of giants, you see far and you are able to learn and achieve more. Ruth hanged onto Naomi even after hearing a list of reason why she should go back to her people. Opah decided to go back to while Ruth accompanied Naomi into a land she did not know.
In her beauty of form and character she distinguished herself as an obedient student of Naomi. Her reputation preceded her; Boaz tells her she has heard how she has treated her mother in-law well. She earns favor with Boaz and probably many other relatives in Bethlehem. Transitions are tricky and I can imagine, they experienced lean times as they had to rely on well wishers. Ruth relied on Naomi to learn the ropes of Bethlehem and she obediently obeyed.
She had the freedom to reject Boaz; he praises Ruth for not going for young men. She had the option of riding on the favour they had to get more from their relatives but she chose to heed Naomi’s word. Her obedience paid off when she got married to Boaz, a man who redeemed her. She gave birth to Obed, restoring Naomi’s joy (I am sure she asked to drop the tag of bitterness (Marah) from her life. Good mentorship is satisfying to both parties. I am not good at maintaining mentorship relationships but this soap opera reminds me to take it seriously.
© 24th April 2011: kenyatta otieno
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