1 Kings 17:2-6 "Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah; 'Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. You will drink from the brook, and I have ordered the ravens to feed you there.' So he did what the Lord had told him. he went to the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan, and stayed there. The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and bread and meat in the evening, and he drank from the brook."
This entire chapter tells of how God will provide for us, though we have to act on faith first. Can you imagine how you would respond if God told you to leave everything and go to a remote place, but do not worry I will have the birds bring you food! The birds were ravens, the same birds that fight amongst themselves over everything, but they are going to bring food to a man! Think of the faith that Elijah had to go there.
If you read the entire chapter you will see how the widow and her son were blessed through their acts of obedience and faith. Throughout the Bible we see countless examples of God's blessings. Unfortunately that is what we tend to focus on, our selfish nature looks at what God can do for us! We often ignore the part where to receive the blessing the person had to act on faith. God is God, do you think he really needs us to do things for him? Remember Balaam (Num 22:21-33)? God wants to bless us but requires our obedience, faith, and willingness to serve Him.
The next time you are stressing about finances, making ends meet, or just life in general - ask God for His guidance. Once he tells you what he wants you to do - then do it! Just remember though, sometimes God calls us to be still and wait! It requires faith to wait too!
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