Friday, April 8, 2011

My Provision Will Never Run Out??

So many things in 1 Kings 17 and 18 seem to be jumping off the page at me lately.  Today it is the widow at Zarepath (1 Kings 17:7-16).  I can't help but wonder if she doubted the Word of God that came from Elijah.  Can you imagine what people this day and age would say?  Really? This jar of flour and jug of oil is going to last me until it rains again. Please!

She knew how much was in there.  She had already decided that there was only enough to make one last loaf of bread and that they were then destined to die of starvation.  I wonder if it was said with the over dramatization of Scarlet O'Hara, like I've often done. 

As a reformed (or nearly reformed) control freak, I've looked at our checking account and wondered how in the world things would work out.  As I drive a van with  more warning lights than a 747 (ok - slight exaggeration Ms. O'Hara), I sometimes wonder if it will really last until He provides another.

With each new expense or new van noise I think, "It must be about to rain soon."  But regardless, the provision in the flour jar and oil jug are just as impressive as the coming rain.

I love you Jehovah Jireh, my Provider...even when you have me working on a need to know basis.

8 comments:

  1. just knowing God is in control of the rain and jug of oil makes a person more content. thank you for the post.

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  2. God was speaking to me through that same passage this week! God bless you.

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  3. I am glad God is in control!
    Blessings,
    Shirley

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  4. Hi Anita,

    Thank you for this beautiful testimony. I am learning the depth of the name Jehovah Jireh (The Lord will provide). Over the past year, I've had so many instances when I found myself asking, "How Lord", "When Lord, or "What Lord", but He is teaching me that He doesn't seek my counsel regarding His ability to provide.

    His mercies endure forever.

    Blessings and peace.

    MTJ

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  5. I love looking back and seeing how many times the Lord has provided for us when I just didn't know what to do.
    Thank-you for this post today.
    Blessings,
    Ginger

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  6. This is a lesson we all need to learn. I've found it so true in my life that the Lord has provided all I needed, and at times even all that I wanted.
    Blessings,
    Charlotte

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  7. I love the widow's faith. How frightening that step must have been. I've made some of those steps. God has never disappointed me. He is in control of all.

    Blessings,
    Pamela

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  8. awesome post...everything you said....hit home. thanks.

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