One Woman with God

"and yet Elijah was sent to none of them, but only to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow."                                                       Luke 4:26


Elijah, the Prophet of God, who as you read in 1 Kings 17, heard the voice of God and obeyed. He never questioned, never took a detour along the way. He was an ordinary man who simply trusted and obeyed, even if it meant confronting an evil king.


Later, God told Elijah to go to Zarephath, a widow. He was hungry. God told him to ask her for a cake of bread, knowing full well the woman had only enough flour and oil for one last meal for herself and her son before they would starve to death.

The part that gets me, is that God also knew Zarephath's servant heart. Even though she and her son had nothing more, she was willing to give up her last meal for this man of God, and trust that when Elijah told her "do not fear", "for thus says the LORD GOD of Israel, "the bowl of flour shall not be exhausted, nor shall the jar of oil be empty, until the day that the Lord sends rain on the face of the earth." 1 Kings 17:14

Oh that my heart would trust God's provision in such a way as Zarephath...create in me a servant's heart, O God. A giving heart that doesn't hesitate even if it's the last can in the cupboard.  "So she went and did according to the word of Elijah, and she, and he, and her household ate for many days." 1Kings 17:15

One woman standing with God can be a means of rich blessings for the people around her. Among the many women in Elijah's day, there was Zaraphath, The woman chosen by God to provide for the needs of His prophet Elijah, because He knew she would regardless of her circumstances. May God make me such a woman today.


But a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.                               Proverbs 31:30

 You know God wants to tell you something when He keeps putting the same Scripture verse in front of you for two days in a row..

Even now, behold, my Witness is in heaven, and my Advocate is on high... Job 16:19

I love it when He does that! It's like he's saying, "HELLLLOOOO! Are you listening to me? I really need you to hear this!"

Having worked with special needs kids, my mind immediately recalls the yearly IEPs and constant advocating that become a parent's priority. Everyday. Whatever it takes.

My Witness. My Advocate. Jesus Christ, who has my back and goes to bat for me, making accommodations on my behalf that I never even know about. He is my Voice. He make things happen on my behalf that I could never do for myself. 

As a mentor of a young lady who just needs to know that someone cares about her, wants the best for her, and will be her voice, I am so thankful that I am not alone, taking this responsibility on by myself. 

There are so many other people surrounding her to help lead her in the right direction. It brings me great comfort knowing that her Greatest Advocate reigns on high, and knows her and loves her far better than we ever could. She is His Child and there is nothing He won't do for her.

Looking back on my life I can now see Him looking down from on high like a protective parent, my Witness who sees from above my every need; My Protector, Provider, Merciful Savior, Redeemer, and Healer. I need never worry because He stands in the gap. Every day. Whatever it takes.