Faith played a huge factor from beginning to end. Naomi and Elimelech demonstrated clear lack of faith when they chose to leave Bethlehem to reside in Moab. Instead of praying and waiting on God, they took matter into their own hands. God would eventually provide bread for His people. This should be a lesson for us today. He may not come when we want Him, but He is always on time (Heb. 11:1, 6)!