Ruth 3 ends not with celebration, but with waiting—showing us that God often follows his promises with an invitation to pause. Like Ruth, we may receive a promise without immediate fulfillment, learning to rest in the space between promise and completion. Faithful waiting looks back on God’s past faithfulness instead of present fears and values his presence above any particular outcome. Our waiting is never wasted, because it’s not ultimately about what we’re waiting for, but who we’re waiting with.