Ruth: Next of Kin

The book of Ruth tells the story of the young Moabite girl whose life had fallen apart but was determined to follow the God of Israel none-the-less. Ruth's life is a story from tragedy to triumph. The book begins with Ruth as a young widow and ends with her taking an honored place in the royal line of David. What makes this story from tragedy to triumph possible? Who is your "next of kin" that enables God to turn your life from tragedy to triumph?