Today’s Thought “Blessed or Gluttonous?” G. Ward

1 Kings 17: ⁷ But it happened after a while that the brook dried up, because there was no rain in the land. ⁸ Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, ⁹ “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and stay there; behold, I have commanded a widow there to provide food for you.”

The Prophet Elijah was significantly available to Holy God’s calling and has become every follower of Christ’s example in the same – even when resources seem scarce. Instead, many followers are with an unfortunate paradigm of many blessings as being closest to Holy God. For example, when we hear our Lord affirming Paul’s neglect in having basic provision by insisting, the Almighty will provide our needs, according to HIS riches, has to some meant an exorbitant amount; yet, we can often diminish context for our personal satisfaction.

 Elijah’s journey would encompass a soon visitation of great trust in Holy God by this widow who’d offer what appeared to be her last meal for she and her son (who would barely have enough for themselves). The cupboards thereafter would never go bare again – because of such trust and primarily for our Lord’s glory (*Col.3:17).