Neville Goddard on Ruth 3:9-13 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Ruth 3 in context

Scripture Focus

9And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman.

10And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.

11And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.

12And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.

13Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform unto thee the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman's part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to thee, then will I do the part of a kinsman to thee, as the LORD liveth: lie down until the morning.

Ruth 3:9-13

Biblical Context

Ruth asks Boaz to spread his garment over her, seeking protection and a secure future; Boaz affirms her virtue and promises to help, while noting there is a nearer relative who may claim the right.

Neville's Inner Vision

Ruth 3:9-13 becomes a map of inner states. Ruth is your longing; Boaz is the I AM ready to cover and redeem your situation. When Ruth asks to 'spread thy skirt over thy handmaid,' you are invited to clothe your life with the feeling that you are already protected and provided for by the higher Self. Boaz’s blessing that you are virtuous shows that such a state is recognized by your mind and its inner circle. The admission that there is a kinless nearer than I answers the question of old beliefs and marks the choice you make: you can choose the higher kin—the I AM—and release the smaller, nearer claims. The command to lie down until morning teaches rest in the assumption; in that waking dawn of realization, your desires are established in consciousness. The inner city of your thoughts now knows you as worthy; your longing is legitimate under the law of consciousness, ready to be fulfilled by the higher king within.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes and assume Ruth’s posture: invite your inner Boaz to cover you with a felt sense of protection. Rest in the conviction that your I AM is the provider, and hold that feeling for a minute.