Preparing for Power Part 3Sample

When God asks you to do something, He will provide what you need.

At the very beginning of 1 Kings 18, God has a big command for Elijah. He’s asking him to GO and show himself to Ahab. As we discussed in Day 2 of this plan, this is no small request. The amazing thing about this ask is that it’s followed with a promise of provision. God will end the three years of drought and suffering if Elijah goes to Ahab. Elijah can go to a sworn enemy with confidence that God will protect him. Elijah’s story is evidence of how surrender and obedience allow God to show up in incredible ways.

The story of scripture shows us time and time again that when God asks, He also provides. In Exodus 4:12 we see this just after God has told Moses to go set his enslaved people free from Egypt. When Moses expresses concern in his abilities to do what God asks, God responds by saying,

“Now therefore go, and I will be your mouth and teach you what you shall speak.”

Moses isn’t capable, but God is. You are not capable, but God is.

We see it again in Matthew 28:19-20 as Jesus, the son of God, is preparing to go back to his Father in Heaven. In his parting words to the disciples, Jesus says,

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy spirit, teaching them to observe all I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

The disciples aren’t capable, but God is. You are not capable, but God is.

God is not asking you to do anything without also promising to provide what you need.

Ask Yourself:

-How do you think Elijah felt knowing he was about to face Ahab?

-How has God provided for you in unexpected ways?

-How can you trust God more to provide what you need?

Pause to Pray: Father God, I believe that You are the ultimate provider. I believe that I can trust You to provide what I need. Today, I am trusting You to provide in this area of my life _________....

Take a Next Step: Write out on post-it, or record in the note section of your phone, Matthew 19:20 “And behold, I am with you, (ADD YOUR NAME HERE), always, to the end of the age” – refer back to this passage when you are leaning on your own abilities and not on God’s provision.