Elijah said to her, "Don't be afraid. Go and do as you have said; but make me a little cake from it first, and bring it out to me, and afterward make some for you and for your son. For Yahweh, the God of Israel says, 'The jar of meal will not run out, and the jar of oil will not fail, until the day that Yahweh sends rain on the earth.' She went and did according to the saying of Elijah; and she, and he, and her house, ate many days. 1 Kings 17:14 WEB.After a string of bad choices made by King Ahab and Jezebel, the entire land of Israel suffered a drought, then famine. Those two seemed to honor any god around except for the Almighty God. As a result of that, it did not rain for years. The people could not plant crops in the dry dust, so a shortage of food followed.
During this drought and famine, the Lord sent Elijah to stay with a poor widow in Zarephath who only had a handful of flour in a bin and a little oil in a jar. She had planned to make a small cake for her and her son's last meal. After that, they would starve to death together. While she was out gathering sticks to build a fire to cook their last meal, she met Elijah, the prophet.
What happened next is totally against what we think our Lord would do. Instead of coming through at the last minute and miraculously providing food for the poor widow, He asked her to give Him something first. For her to share her last bit of food with a stranger.
Would God really ask a poor, starving widow with no income to share the little she had with someone else? Apparently so. It is all about trusting Him to provide for us. None are exempt from "Give, and it will be given to you." Not even the poor widow with two mites, nor the widow in this story.
Elijah told her to first make him a small cake out of what she had and then some for her and her son because the bin of flour and the jug of oil would not run out until it rained on the earth. When she humbly did as he asked, the little bit of food she had fed them all abundantly for the next three years. The supply did not run out.
Our God is a sustaining God. When trouble comes on the earth, He is more than able to take care of those who listen to His voice. The Lord has not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7). So do not fear the circumstances, though they seem overwhelming.
He took care of Elijah and the widow even when the land they lived in was undergoing judgment. Stay close to the Lord, for He can sustain you during the hard times. It may not come in the form of something new, but what you already have may go a lot further.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I put my trust in You today. Please lead me and speak to me in a way that I understand. Help me to see the big picture and beyond my own circumstances. Thank You for providing for me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!Note: FAAD group members (Fight Against Anxiety & Depression) today is"Feel Good Friday!". This event is about lifting up each other up! We all have times when we are weak, but together, we can get through it! We invite you to share anything that may have prompted a good feeling in your heart today. Even if you're having a bad day, perhaps look to encouraging scriptures, prayers or thoughts, and testimonies of God's work. Whether you are suffering from anxiety or depression or just want to help, all are welcome to join!:
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Yes, amen Lord.
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AMEN. Heavenly Father, Thank You for providing all things. Thank YOU. AMEN
Thank you, Lord, for your promise of Salvation. Amen!
Amen Good Morning Everyone
Thank You Lord Jesus for always providing for my family. Help us all to praise You and trust You before trouble comes. You are our Savior!! Amen
Thank You Father for Your provision and protection! Amen.
Amen Lord. Thank you for being a God who meets all my needs. Help me keep my eyes on you, especially when I'm struggling... when things look bleak. Thank you for getting me through this past couple years with my wife. Thank you for working through the anger in her. Thank you for the power of intecessory prayer. Lead us and guide us as we yearn to do something for You. Open and close the doors as You direct us. Put the right people in our lives to help us. We seek Your will in our lives.. not of our own but by Your Spirit. In Jesus Christ Name.
Amen thank you Father for your almighty provision and for helping those who listen to your heart
Amen! Praising you, Lord, for Your provision this morning!
You are our everything Lord Yahweh God Almighty!
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Thank you God. Amen
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Amen! This is such a great story! God can do all things. We only just need to believe and He will take care of all of our needs!