Despite a decade of tragedy, hope is on the horizon for Ruth and Naomi. While the reader can clearly see the hand of God working in their favor, it is almost completely hidden from their perspective. In these situations, the relevant question is, "How do I move forward in the will of God?"
We tend to get very mixed up when it comes to the will of God and pursue it in all the wrong ways. Ruth shows us that the way to walk in the providence of God is not to try and discover every aspect, but simply to do what's right in front of you. As we pursue biblical obedience and godly character, the good purposes of God are unfolding before us.