Read 1 Kings 15 – 17
And she said, As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die. 1 Kings 17:12 KJV
Here was a woman just waiting to die. What a sad state of mind. She felt alone, without help, without means, and without reason for living. She was wrong of course, God was there, He did care, He was ready to help her, and to provide meaning for her life. His provision came, in what might seem, a strange way. God asked her to give up the one thing that stood between her and death. If she would He promised to show Himself as the sustainer of life through her daily provision. By faith she acted on God’s promise by giving the little she had to Elijah. As she did, her focus changed, focusing on others she became a servant, her life took on new meaning, and God’s provision never failed her. Is there something that stands between you and living, because you have not yet given it to God? By faith take God at His Word, give what you have to Him, and start living today!
Lord, so many seem to be living out their life waiting to die. They lack hope and purpose. How grateful I am for Your promises and provision. They give me reason to live! Help me never allow something to stand in the way of living the life You have provided.
