Kinsman At The City Gates

One of the most fascinating stories in the Bible is contained in the Book of Ruth. It is truly, a literary masterpiece, that tells a love story that somewhat parallels the story of Jesus and His roll as our Kinsman Redeemer. Without an understanding of this story, it is hard to truly understand the Book of Revelation.
Without going into the full story, I want to share my little gem from the final chapter of Ruth.
And Boaz said to the elders and all the people, “You are witnesses this day that I have bought all that was Elimelech's, and all that was Chilion's and Mahlon's, from the hand of Naomi. Moreover, Ruth the Moabitess, the widow of Mahlon, I have acquired as my wife, to perpetuate the name of the dead through his inheritance, that the name of the dead may not be cut off from among his brethren and from his position at the gate. You are witnesses this day.” Ruth 4:9-10
Christ Jesus is our Kinsman Redeemer; not only has He came to redeem us, but also to redeem the heritage of the dead(our forefathers), so that their heritage and name would be raised up through us. We have the right to claim through Christ Jesus, that the lost blessings, promises and gifts of God, that were stolen from your forefathers, be raised up and remembered through us at the city gates. Remember, that the city gates in Biblical times, was where all judgements occurred, and business and trade occurred.
Take your place at the City Gates, and claim all that was lost; it is yours to claim. DON'T LEAVE IT IN THE HANDS OF THE WICKED ONE, PLUNDER HELL, AND TAKE IT BACK.