Ruth’s decision to follow God and to completely identify herself with His people, brought her a rich reward beyond anything she had ever expected or imagined. Not only did God bless her in this life, He numbered her with others in a lineage that would eventually produce a Savior who would come to save sinners from every people group. With her surrender to the claims of God, Ruth’s beauty of heart, generosity of soul, firm sense of duty, and meekness were sanctified and used to secure her place among the heroes of Bible history.