Ruth 4 [The Message]

Boaz was a diligent man. He had that reputation, because Naomi knew he would with haste perform all the needed steps to pursue Ruth as her kinsman redeemer. Sure enough, he wrapped it all up in a day.

Diligence isn’t necessarily performing busy work at Mach 1 speed. It IS accomplishing the vital steps to achieve an important goal.

It’s been said, “Ask a busy person if you want to get something done.” It’s true. They are usually diligent people who will integrate your request with their normal workload. It will be done.

Some people are naturally diligent. It’s their nature to get things done. If you’re NOT that person, seek the Lord’s help to attain diligence He has grace for you.

For it is [not your strength, but it is] God who is effectively at work in you, both to will and to work [that is, strengthening, energizing, and creating in you the longing and the ability to fulfill your purpose] for His good pleasure. [Phil. 2:13 AMP]