Ruth's decision to cling to Naomi is a picture of how a new believer finds their true home in the arms of God and His people. This commitment to God's community, even when it means leaving the familiar behind, is a vital direction of faith. Through this simple act of loyalty, God works out His mysterious and sovereign will, placing Ruth in the lineage of the Saviour Himself. In the same way, when we commit ourselves to the church, we make ourselves available for God to achieve His divine purpose He has in our finding and following Christ.