Preparing for Power Part 2Sample

Will You Trust People To Provide for You?

In the first part of 1 Kings 17, Elijah is alone and depending on the Lord. In this section, God has sent Elijah to a widow, and it is God’s intention that Elijah depends on her. But God also wants to teach the widow that she can depend on Him. So she needs Elijah to come, and Elijah needs her. This chapter, this situation in Elijah’s life, maybe it’s not all about him. Perhaps the trip to Zarephath wasn’t just about Elijah being fueled for his future work. Perhaps it was about a woman and her son who needed God in their life.

Remember, the blessings and work of God were never meant to come to a dead-end with you. Your life was never meant to be a pond that collects all the blessings of God but a rushing river that passes them along.

Ask Yourself:

• How have other Christians blessed your life recently? Thank them!
• How have you allowed your life to be a blessing to others?
• What do these scriptures teach you about God’s purpose for His blessing?

Pause to Pray: God, Your work and Your blessing are enough for every person you have made and for me. That’s incredible! Lord, I want to be a river and not a pond today. Open my eyes, my hands, my mouth to be a blessing.

Take a Next Step: What can you do for or say to someone in your family, workplace, or school that will bless them in a small way today?