Matthew Henry Commentary Ruth 3:14-18

"And she lay at his feet until the morning. And she rose up before one could discern another. For he said, Let it not be known that the woman came to the threshing-floor. And he said, Bring the mantle that is upon thee, and hold it; and she held it; and he measured six [measures] of barley, and laid it on her: and he went into the city. And when she came to her mother-in-law, she said, Who art thou, my daughter? And she told her all that the man had done to her. And she said, These six [measures] of barley gave he me; for he said, Go not empty unto thy mother-in-law. Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall; for the man will not rest, until he have finished the thing this day." — Ruth 3:14-18 (ASV)

Ruth had done all that was appropriate for her to do. She must patiently await the outcome. Boaz, having taken on this matter, would be sure to manage it well.

True believers have much more reason to cast their care on God, because He has promised to care for them. Our strength is to sit still (Isaiah 30:7).

This narrative may encourage us to lay ourselves by faith at the feet of Christ. He is our near Kinsman, having taken our nature upon Himself. He has the right to redeem.

Let us seek to receive His directions from Him: Lord, what will You have me do? (Acts 9:6). He will never blame us for doing this at the wrong time. And let us earnestly desire and seek the same rest for our children and friends, so that it may be well with them also.