She was desperate. Maybe she gave up already.
Widowhood was extra difficult during ancient times because a widow is not allowed to work. She cannot provide for her family’s needs. That was her OBSTACLE.
Maybe that’s why the widow in today’s reading was disheartened. She told the prophet Elijah that she & her son will eat their “last meal” & then they "shall die.” (1 Kings 17:12).
But Elijah was determined. He told her, “Do not be afraid. Go & do as you have said. But first make me a little cake & bring it to me. Afterwards you can prepare something for yourself & your son” ((1 Kings 17:13)
Maybe she was surprised with what Elijah said.
Maybe she thought, “what audacity this man has! He just met me today & he orders me to make him a cake! I don’t even have enough for me & my son."
On the other hand, maybe she also thought that she had nothing to lose. She was desperate. She was ready to die anyway. Why not just follow this crazy prophet?
So she decided to obey. Then the miracle happened!
"She left & did as Elijah had said. She had enough to eat for a long time—he & she & her household” - 1 Kings 17:15
She had enough for a long time. She had enough for her son. She had enough for her household!
Her OBEDIENCE was rewarded with ABUNDANCE.
"The jar of flour did not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry, according to the word of the LORD spoken through Elijah” - 1 Kings 17:16
That’s what happens when you OBEY God.
Because OBEDIENCE OVERCOMES OBSTACLES.
HUWAG KANG MAG-ALALA PAG WALANG WALA KA NA.
Because when God is all you got then you have more than enough.
What is God asking you to do? Are you afraid to follow because you don’t think you have enough?
Don’t worry. Because your GOD always has more than enough.
Just TRUST & OBEY Him. That’s how MIRACLES start!
Have a blessed day! - alvinfabella@yahoo.com
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