Faith Rewarded

1 Kings 17:8-16

Even though the widow of Zarephath was a gentile and likely didn’t worship the Lord, God used her to care for his “fugitive” prophet, Elijah. But she had to choose to step out in faith when Elijah made the shocking request that she feed him first with the last of her supplies – during a severe famine! It must have been very hard for her as a mother to trust the prophet’s words and give everything she had.

Questions for further thought:
1. When have you felt what God was asking of you was beyond reasonable?
2. What result did you experience when you took a leap of faith? Or…how did you feel when you shied away from that action?  

​Challenge: More than likely there is something that the Holy Spirit has been nudging you to do that may cause discomfort, anxiety, or even fear. Meditate on who the Lord is: his character, sovereignty, and power. Pray for the courage to be faithful and follow his lead!