The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 17 March 2026 – God’s Providence
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TOPIC: God’s Providence
READ: Ruth 2:18-23
18 And she took it up, and went into the city: and her mother in law saw what she had gleaned: and she brought forth, and gave to her that she had reserved after she was sufficed.
19 And her mother in law said unto her, Where hast thou gleaned to day? and where wroughtest thou? blessed be he that did take knowledge of thee. And she shewed her mother in law with whom she had wrought, and said, The man’s name with whom I wrought to day is Boaz.
20 And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be he of the Lord, who hath not left off his kindness to the living and to the dead. And Naomi said unto her, The man is near of kin unto us, one of our next kinsmen.
21 And Ruth the Moabitess said, He said unto me also, Thou shalt keep fast by my young men, until they have ended all my harvest.
22 And Naomi said unto Ruth her daughter in law, It is good, my daughter, that thou go out with his maidens, that they meet thee not in any other field.
23 So she kept fast by the maidens of Boaz to glean unto the end of barley harvest and of wheat harvest; and dwelt with her mother in law.
THE MESSAGE:
In today’s text, we see a beautiful display of God’s care through the seemingly ordinary acts of human kindness. Ruth, after gleaning in the fields of Boaz, returns home to Naomi with an abundance of grain, a provision that surpasses their immediate needs. This act of abundance is a reminder of God’s faithful provision for His people, even in difficult circumstances. We are equally reminded of how Naomi recognised Boaz’s kindness and revealed that he was a close relative, a potential redeemer. This revelation filled her with hope, signaling a turning point from despair to anticipation of God’s plan unfolding. Ruth’s diligence, humility, and faithfulness to Naomi are rewarded through God’s guidance and Boaz’s generosity.
This passage therefore challenges us to trust in God’s provision and timing, even when life seems dark. It also encourages us to be instruments of His kindness, like Boaz, who acted selflessly and with integrity. God often works through the ordinary to accomplish the extraordinary, weaving our stories into His greater plan of redemption. Let us remain faithful, diligent, and hopeful, trusting that God is always at work, even in the smallest details of our lives.
PRAYER: Oh God, help me in my walk with You to remain faithful, trusting that Your plan for me is the best.
