Boaz - the redeemer is active. Naomi - the distressed is comforted. Ruth - the outsider is accepted. David - the king is coming. Yahweh - the LORD is ruling

Faith requires activity Faith involves vulnerability Faith anticipates intimacy Faith operates confidently Faith receives gratefully Faith awaits expectantly

Events in life point to God's rule Acts of love point to God's grace Examples of mercy point to God's rescuer

1. Trust in God's promises 2. Hear God's encouragements 3. See God's grace