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Go For It!

A Ruth 2:9 Broadcast Study Guide
Originally preached live on WTHO radio, April 26, 2026
This message was preached live on WTHO radio, and we have included an alternative audio option on this page for those who would like to listen. However, due to a technical issue, we were not able to secure the original LIVE radio audio recording for replay. We apologize for that. Rather than leave this page empty, we have also provided this study guide from the sermon outline so you can still follow the heart of the broadcast, read the Scripture, and reflect on the truths preached from Ruth 2:9.

Ruth 2:9 says, “Let thine eyes be on the field that they do reap, and go thou after them...” In this radio message, GO FOR IT!, Pastor Gary Caudill preached from Ruth 2:9 and called believers to move beyond simply recognizing God’s open door. Ruth was in the right field, under the right word, with permission to gather, and the message reminded us that God gives promise so faith will move, lay hold, and gather what He has provided.

The sermon developed three simple but searching truths: fixed focus, faithful follow, and fullness furnished. Ruth was first told where to look before she was told where to go, showing that focus comes before pursuit. The message pointed listeners to keep their eyes on Christ, follow in faith, and trust that the God who commands the step also prepares the strength for obedience.

For residents in Lincolnton, the county seat of Lincoln County near the Savannah River and home to the Lincoln County Historical Park, this message is a reminder that God still calls people to move by faith right where they are. If you are in Lincolnton, then you are within driving distance of Thomson, and we invite you to join us at Washington Heights Baptist Church. Service times are Sunday School 9:30 AM, Sunday Worship 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM, and Wednesday 6:00 PM.

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GO FOR IT!

A study from Ruth 2:9 on fixed focus, faithful follow, and the fullness God furnishes for obedience.

This study guide is provided from the sermon outline for personal Bible study and reflection. The live broadcast audio was not captured due to a technical issue, but the substance of the message is preserved here to help you follow the truth preached from Ruth 2:9.
Ruth 2:9

Let thine eyes be on the field that they do reap, and go thou after them: have I not charged the young men that they shall not touch thee? and when thou art athirst, go unto the vessels, and drink of that which the young men have drawn.

Theme: God does not open a field so His people can live empty at the edge of it. He gives promise so faith will move, lay hold, and gather.

1Fixed Focus

Ruth was first told where to look before she was told where to go. Boaz said, “Let thine eyes be on the field that they do reap.” Focus came before pursuit.

The believer must learn to keep his eyes on Christ, on the Word of God, and on the place where God is working. Wrong focus will drain faith. Scattered vision weakens pursuit. What fills your eyes will often guide your steps.

Supporting Scriptures

  • Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith...
  • Colossians 3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

Study Questions

  1. What has your attention right now?
  2. Are your eyes fixed on the field God has opened, or are they distracted by fear, delay, or comparison?
  3. How would your next step change if your focus were fully set on the Lord?

2Faithful Follow

Boaz did not only tell Ruth to look. He told her, “go thou after them.” Promise is not permission to sit still. Promise is a summons to pursue.

There comes a point where faith must stop admiring what God said and start moving on it. Faith does not only agree with the promise. Faith advances. It follows after what God has placed before it.

Supporting Scriptures

  • Joshua 1:3 Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you...
  • Deuteronomy 1:8 Behold, I have set the land before you: go in and possess the land...
  • 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life...
  • Philippians 3:12 ...I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

Study Questions

  1. What has God already placed before you that you have not yet acted upon?
  2. Are you waiting for more permission when God has already given you direction?
  3. What would it look like for you to “go after” what God has opened?

3Fullness Furnished

Boaz joined pursuit, protection, and provision together. Ruth was told to go after the reapers, but she was also assured that she would be protected and that water had been provided for her thirst.

If God said go, there will be grace for the going. God does not send His people forward empty. The field contains what obedience will require. The God who commands the step also prepares the strength.

Supporting Scriptures

  • Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
  • 2 Peter 1:3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness...
  • Psalm 84:11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory...

Study Questions

  1. Where do you need to trust that God has already prepared provision for obedience?
  2. What fear is keeping you at the edge of the field?
  3. How has God furnished strength, protection, or supply in past seasons of obedience?

Closing Thought

Fix your eyes. Follow in faith. Feed on His fullness.

Do not stand at the edge of God’s provision talking about what He can do. Step into what He has said. Move on what He has opened. Gather what He has allowed.

There is a field before you. There is a word over you. There is provision for you.

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Questions and Answers

Quick sermon takeaways from Ruth 2:9, focused on fixing our eyes, following in faith, and trusting the Lord to furnish fullness for the path of obedience.

What is the main message of the sermon GO FOR IT from Ruth 2:9?

The main message is that God does not open a field so His people can remain empty at the edge of it. Pastor Gary Caudill shows that Ruth was in the right field, under the right word, and given permission to gather. The sermon calls believers to move by faith, lay hold on what God has placed before them, and gather from His provision.

What does Ruth 2:9 teach about faith and obedience?

Ruth 2:9 Let thine eyes be on the field that they do reap, and go thou after them: have I not charged the young men that they shall not touch thee? and when thou art athirst, go unto the vessels, and drink of that which the young men have drawn. This verse teaches that faith listens to the word given, fixes its attention on the appointed field, and moves forward in obedience.

Why does the sermon emphasize fixed focus before faithful pursuit?

Pastor Caudill points out that Ruth was told where to look before she was told where to go. The sermon applies this by calling believers to keep their eyes on Christ and on the place where God is working. Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. Focus comes before pursuit because what fills the eyes often guides the steps.

How does God provide for those who step forward by faith?

The message shows that Boaz connected pursuit, protection, and provision together. Ruth was told to go after the reapers, but she was also assured of safety and water. Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. The sermon teaches that when God commands the step, He also prepares grace for the going.

What should a believer do when God opens a field of opportunity?

The believer should fix their eyes, follow in faith, and feed on the fullness God provides. The sermon warns against standing at the edge of God’s provision while only talking about what He can do. Joshua 1:3 Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses. Faith receives the promise and moves forward according to the Word of God.

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