The book of Ruth is a story of redemption. In this picture, the despairing figure at the foot of the cross represents Ruth, who represents all those in need of a savior.Broken, lost and outcast, Jesus nevertheless reaches down to gently lift her up - just as He does with us. The figures to the right are full of praise - the thing that God calls us to do, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.The rain and sun symbolize the hard times and good times. The garden door is the entrance to that secret place where we find peace amidst all our striving.The scripture is one of the greatest covenant promises of the Bible - 'Where you go,I will go and where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God, my God. Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried.' Ruth 1:16-17