The brook supplying water to Elijah had dried up, 1Kings 17:7. It was time to move on. With assurance that God would provide, Elijah goes to find the widow that God has commanded will provide for him. One problem; this widow has basically nothing to share. There has been no rain, so no grain to make flour and only drops of oil remaining. Why in the world would God send Elijah here? Why would He? As the story progresses the Sidonian woman, although having been cared for, expresses doubts about why. Even Elijah wonders as he wrestles with the situation upstairs, away from everything.
The remainder of 1Kings 17 from the 7th verse on is where we spent our time together this Tuesday evening. Reading that the Lord increased the flour in her bowl and the oil in her jar, we came to understand that God provides when first we put our trust in Him, Matt. 6:33. What struck me the most in this situation? It was this moment when the widow says "Now, I know"! Seeing the one that was so dear to her come down the stairs and being returned into her arms alive, this happy mom exclaims, " Now I know that you (Elijah) are a man of God and that the word of the Lord from your mouth is truth."
Are you sure? Are you free from doubt? Can you say "Now, I know the word of the Lord is Truth"? If this cannot be said, as it couldn't be said by the widow previously, be encouraged through this chapter in 1Kings. Proverbs 3:5-6 is a passages in Scripture that assures me that as I seek to understand His Word and take steps to trust Him, God directs my way and gives me this full confidence.
