Lessons From Elijah: God’s Instructions Often Looks Illogical
Devotional Reading: “So he went to Zarephath. When he came to the town gate, a widow was there gathering sticks. He called to her and asked, ‘Would you bring me a little water in a jar so I may have a drink?’” – 1 Kings 17:10
When Elijah got to Zarephath, God didn’t hand him a grand hotel or a rich sponsor. Instead, He sent him to a widow who barely had enough food for one last meal. That’s not the kind of help most of us pray for! But that’s how God works, He often hides provision inside situations that look impossible. Elijah obeyed, and by doing so, he unlocked the widow’s miracle and sustained himself in the process. You see, sometimes your miracle is wrapped in someone else’s need.
Elijah could have looked at the widow and said, “Lord, are You sure this is the person You sent me to? She looks more in need than I am.” But he trusted God’s instruction. Likewise, when God tells you to give, forgive, serve, or sow even when it feels inconvenient, He’s not trying to reduce you, He’s setting you up for increase. God’s instructions are rarely comfortable, but they are always profitable. God’s instructions may stretch you, but they’ll never starve you.
In life, you’ll sometimes face “Zarephath moments” … times when obedience doesn’t make sense. You might be asked to bless someone while you’re still waiting for your own blessing, or to speak encouragement when you feel discouraged yourself. That’s when faith speaks louder than logic. Elijah’s obedience not only saved the widow’s household but turned her lack into overflow.
Faith obeys first and understands later.
Prayer and Confession
Father, thank You for every instruction You give. Help me to trust You even when Your leading doesn’t make sense. I choose to obey You fully and quickly. I declare, I am a doer of the Word, not just a hearer. My obedience is my gateway to miracles. Amen!
Further Reading: 1 Kings 17:8–16; Luke 6:38
