Hey there, tiny theologian, Mr. Reed here, out on my dog walking route with my furry friends

tugging me along.

But I had to stop and tell you today's Jesse Tree story because it's a really, really special one.

So let's get you ready. Grab your day 13 Jesse Tree card and your wheat ornament.

Yep, that golden bundle reminds us of kindness, redemption, and a story that points straight to Jesus.

Okay, today's story is about Ruth, a woman who went through some very hard things,

but stayed faithful to God and showed amazing kindness to her mother-in-law, Naomi.

Ruth wasn't part of God's people at first, but she chose to God and showed amazing kindness to her mother-in-law, Naomi. Ruth wasn't part of God's people at first, but she chose to stick with Naomi and trust in the one

true God. They returned to Israel together, and Ruth went to work gathering leftover grain

in the fields just so they could eat. That's when she met Boaz, a kind and generous man.

Boaz made sure Ruth had plenty of food and protection, but he also did something even more

incredible. He became her Redeemer. That means he paid the price to bring Ruth into his family.

He chose her, loved her, and made her part of his family.

Let's read what your Jesse Tree card says today.

The wheat ornament reminds us of Ruth, who found kindness in Boaz's field.

Boas became her Redeemer.

He paid the price to bring her into his family.

This beautiful story points to Jesus, our great Redeemer,

who gave his life to bring us into God's family.

Just like Ruth, we don't earn our place.

We receive it through God's faithfulness and grace. You know what I find amazing?

Ruth didn't do anything fancy to earn Boaz's love. And we don't earn Jesus's love either. He

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