Today I read Ruth 1, in which Naomi’s family left Bethlehem because of the famine and died with only Naomi and Ruth coming back to Bethlehem. Today I considered bugging out can be a dangerous option with the possibility of both loss and gain.

Naomi’s Family Loss and Gain

Elimelech, his sons (Mahlon and Chilion), and his wife (Naomi) all left Bethlehem because there was a famine in the land. They went to Moab. Elimelech died. Naomi married her sons to Orpah and Ruth. Naomi’s sons died. Naomi heard the famine ended in Bethlehem and decided to return home. She told both daughters-in-law to go back to their families. Orpah was persuaded to go, but Ruth clung to Naomi. Ruth promised to follow Naomi, Naomi’s God, and Naomi’s people. Naomi lost family but gain a faithful daughter.

Questions and Thoughts for Today

Leaving a location can save you but it can also lead to a worse situation. Elimelech, Mahlon, and Chilion died in Moab. Only Naomi came back to her country alive. Naomi was blessed with a loving and faithful daughter, Ruth. When making decisions concerning bugging out, relocating, or even staying in your current location there are risks involved. Sometimes leaving does not make everything better, while other times it will. Pray and let God lead you.

What options do you have in place if you needed to leave your location?