Ruth is a story of extraordinary grace given through ordinary means. For Naomi, hard times have led to tragedy, and tragedy to despair. Even as she returns home to the barley harvest, chapter one concludes with her confession of unbelief: “Why do you call me Naomi, since the Lord has testified against me, and the Almighty has afflicted me?” (1:21). But Ruth perseveres in faith and the story takes a huge turn as she seeks refuge under the wings of the Lord.