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. He asked her to give up the one thing that stood between her and death. By faith she acted on God’s promise. By doing so, her focus changed, 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 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.
