RTW June 11

A Little Is Always Enough With God

There was always enough flour and olive oil left in the containers, just as the Lord had promised through Elijah.
1 Kings 17:16

 

 

My Takeaways

Something Old

This what I know:

  • When we give what we have, God will multiply what we have.
  • When a little is all we have, and a little is what we offer, a little will always be enough.
  • When we were desperate, God will make a way in the darkness.

Something New

 

Something to Do

 

 

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11 Comments

  1. Wow, Wendy, this lesson was meant exactly for me today! (I’m sure others feel the same.)
    It actually brought tears. I’m dealing with several difficult issues, the most difficult being a prodigal child. It has gone on for a long time and some days I just feel so weary, like there is not much “flour left in my jar.” Thanks for the good reminder to still give God the little faith we can muster in the most difficult times. If any RTW friends read this, please pray for my son and for all children who have become separated from a family who loves them dearly. Thank you.

      1. Thank you JReed. It’s nice to be understood. I appreciate the prayers so much.

  2. My Takeaways: A Period of Miracles

    Something Old: 1 Kings 18: 22-38 A familiar story- the prophets of Baal had a god that was not real and could only remain silent when called upon. But Ellijah’s God, the one and only true God, my God and your God could not remain silent when called upon because He is real! God does the same for me today. He helps me accomplish what He commands me to do. He gives me wisdom and courage when the going gets tough. God isn’t always dramatic today with me like he was here, throwing fire from heaven. He so often today speaks in a whisper “and after the fire there was a sound of a gentle whisper.” (1 Kings 19:12) God is always with me, but sometimes I just have to be still and remember who He is by reverently honoring Him for his power and majesty. Stepping back from my busy life and listening humbly and quietly for his guidance. He won’t let me down.

    Something New: God showed his mighty power throughout the reading today. Not only did he send fire but he also gave Elijah the courage he needed to speak to the king. Sent rain in the middle of a drought and protected Elijah, giving him great strength when he was afraid and running from Jezebel. Least I forget His faithfulness to the widow from Zarephath. God hears me when I call. He answers according to his will. All I have to do is be faithful and listen.

    Something To Do: Regardless of the trials I’m facing and how seemingly hopeless my situation may appear I must remember to always look for God’s caring touch. I never know where I might find his providence. I need to depend on God with every new trial I face.

  4. Something Old
    I Kings 18:43, “…..I didn’t see anything.” We often don’t see anything for a very long time in a season of waiting. Pain seems to take a long, long time to leave. But Elijah told him to “go and look, and seven times he went. Finally, the seventh time, his servant told him, ‘ I saw a little cloud about the size of a hand rising from the sea.”
    This fills me with so much hope today. I wish I could fully explain it, for I feel it deeply. It makes me think of how when we garden we watch the soil, (I just checked this morning). And while yesterday there was nothing there, today there is a tiny green sprout poking up. It promises more. Each day it grows and by the end of the season it will produce a harvest that will be used to feed us. That tiny cloud….about the size of a hand….holds so much promise.

    Something New
    I Kings 17:14. “For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ’There will always be plenty of flour and oil left in your containers until the time when the LORD sends rain and the crops grow again.” In reading this I’ve always thought of material provision and trusting Him for our daily needs to be met despite hard times. Today I was thinking of how this means so much more than simply bread and oil…..It means ALL that we need. Our containers, (hearts, minds, spirits), will always have plenty until He sends the much needed “rain” and our circumstances change again. Very encouraging!

    Something To Do
    I Kings 19:10. “I alone am left…..” But he wasn’t alone. And our To Do must be to always remember we are not alone. Then follows one of my all-time favorite passages: “….but the Lord was not in the wind…..but the Lord was not in the earthquake…..but the Lord was not in the fire…..and after the fire a still small voice.” I LOVE that still small voice and need to constantly practice listening for it.

    1. jreed, I loved your analogy with the garden. I could certainly connect with it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts over our reading today. The more people share the more I learn, which excites me. I want you to know that you are still on my prayer list. I haven’t forgotten what you are experiencing and will continue to pray daily for you and your family.

      1. You have no idea how much that helps me. It has been a very difficult week and I’ve thought about your assurance of praying for me. It blesses me and I thank you,

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