The Father's grace provides us with complete forgiveness, thorough righteousness, and incomparable riches. The same God of grace has a purposeful plan for each of our lives. His plans may not move at the speed of light; nevertheless, they are in motion. However, there are times when His plans do move at the speed of light. Just ask the woman who had the issue of blood. She had spent twelve years attempting to find relief from anemia, fatigue, fragility, dizziness, and a weakened immune system. Like sand through an hourglass, so were the days of her life. But when she touched Jesus, the light of the world, faster than 186,282 miles per second, did God’s creative abilities, infinite resources, and vast wisdom pour forth.
Was God applying the principles of triage to the multitude of sick people who thronged Jesus? No, He can work on everyone at the same time; His resources do not need rationing. However, Jesus was especially moved by the woman’s faith; therefore, the grace that surpasses comprehension poured forth. Likewise, Ruth's grace manifested through her faith in Israel's God.