Only a Foreigner

Ruth fell at his feet and thanked him kindly. "What have I done to deserve such kindness?" she asked. "I am only a foreigner."

{Ruth 2:10}

I feel like this.

A lot.

Especially today.

And how does Boaz respond to Ruth? "Yes. I know." 

Then, he continues right along. He knows she's a foreigner. It's a big deal to her (and most other people in her time period). It would be like me visiting Greece and the president throwing me the greatest party he could, lavishing gifts upon me... crazy, right? But it doesn't seem to be a big deal to Boaz. He loves her anyway. He treats her as if she's been a citizen all her life. 

I know I'm no longer a foreigner to God, but some days I still have that mentality... like wow, you would really show me that much kindness, that much love? Even though I'm a foreigner? 

Incredible.