Thursday, 23 July 2015

Making for God first




When famine hit the land of Israel, God said to prophet Elijah, "go to Zarephath, I have commanded a widow to provide for you".
I kings 17:8-16
When she was approached by the prophet for a morsel of bread, she told him of her situation. The last meal was for her and her son after which they were prepared to die. The prophet contrary to the expected asked for a portion first with a promise that afterward she will never lack food (the oil and flour will not finish)

As impossible as that sounds given the circumstances, she obeyed -vs. 12-16 . That widow of Zarephath is today a reference for believers because she dared to put God first before her own need
What you have (little or much) is not a problem to God. He does not need much to start with in order to do something great, just a willing heart.
When God's work has a need, He looks for someone with a seed, stretches their Faith and both the giver and God's work are blessed.


Most times, the key to our breakthrough is found in Elijah's words - Do not Fear but make me a cake from it First- vs13

Even when it seems too difficult to do, never be afraid to put God first.
He needs you to surrender "your little" in order to give you "His much".
 For every seed there is an increase. When God's work has a need, no matter how much or little, sow your seed.
Remember, this is not limited to financial seed, it could be time and other resources.


 Have a blessed day, God bless you.

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