Reading through this story where Elijah is sent to go live
in Zarephath for a season. God tells him a widow has been instructed to supply
him with food. –1 kings 17:9
When he gets to town, he sees a widow, calls out to her and
asks for some water…she might as well throw in some food he figures, so he
asks.
Her response is a little interesting to me;
“…I swear by the Lord
your God that I don’t have a single piece of bread in the house. And I have
only a handful of flour left in the jar and a little cooking oil in the bottom
of the jug. I was just gathering a few sticks to cook this last meal, and then
my son and I will die.� vs 12
Hmm… I could have sworn God said he instructed/commanded a widow to feed Elijah, if this is that
widow, she does not seem to know it. So what does God mean by he instructed
her?
In light of her grave situation, is there an aspect of preparation that God
had instructed in her spirit, giving her the grace and ability to trust and believe?
I like to think so; it’s all I got right now.
I mean Elijah was sure she was the widow, and he did not
hesitate to confront her. He knew she was instructed to feed him, even if she did not know it,
she just had to walk in it. His response is actually kinda funny. He’s
like…ok, fine, go and do as you have said, eat and die, just cook me a
meal first…haha! Ok so not quite what he says or even means. vs 13 He gives her hope.
Elijah goes on to display God’s provision and power in her
belief and obedience.
So, in light of your circumstances, what aspect of
preparation has God instructed in your spirit?
He has given you grace and the ability
to believe his word and provision. Walk in it, believe and trust him and see
his power revealed in your life.
