In Ruth 4:18-22, scripture states that Boaz’s family lineage leads to King David. In 2 Samuel 7 David is promised, by God, that the throne of his kingdom will be established forever. Matthew 1 goes into the lineage of Jesus, not for just mere information, but to prove that Jesus will be that King established on the throne of David forever. While Boaz had the authority and power to give Ruth favor in their part of history, King Jesus, who would come from the lineage of Boaz, has the ultimate authority and power to give the favor of redemption into eternity. Jesus’ birth, ministry, death, and resurrection has caused us to become recipients of unlikely favor. We are the “Ruth” in this story. In the world’s standards, we are not a typical choice to receive this extreme favor because of our sin, shame, and guilt. But, God. God’s redemptive plan for mankind is full of “unlikely” stories. It is in that unlikeliness that we, too, can recognize that the coming King brings favor to those who belong to Him. The anticipated coming of our Lord should result in a posture of humility before a God who provides. As children of God in the season of Advent, we can remember the favor we have received by Jesus’ coming. Jesus is coming again and in His authority and power we will receive His favor for all eternity. “‘I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20b) 29
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