It is a struggle for new believers most of the time. Many questions often puzzle them. They might enjoy the transition when they are new to the faith. Their family and friends might not approve it, and likely to cause a tremor in their relationship. On the other end, increasing fear of uncertainty about the future make them realise that Christianity is not a walk in the park.
Ruth, A Moabite decedent and a widow decided to follow Naomi her mother-in-law to Isreal. It is a new believer’s journey. She accompanies Naomi whose husband and sons died in Moab. Having lost of every source of security and comfort, Naomi prepared to return Bethlehem to a life of loneliness and despair. Marriage was the only source of stability and security for a woman in ancient West Asia. Still, Ruth follows Naomi even though there is a less chance of new life for a Moabite woman in Judah. This is one of the main reasons why Naomi insisted both of her daughters-in-law stay in Moab to put their lives together again.
Moabitess Ruth volunteers to go into the field to collect what she can. This incident indicates the penniless status of Ruth and Naomi. The Old Testament provides for the poor by requiring farmers to leave sheaves behind for the poor (Lv. 19:9; 23:22). In Ruth 2:3, it shows that Ruth was unaware of the situation she is going to encounter Boaz who came to inspect the workers. It became a turning point in her life when Boaz took action actions to provide for her safety and well-being, later He marries her. God watched over her and shows His faithful dealings with the lives of His peoples. She became an example that God’s covenant is not limited by any boundaries – national, racial or gender.