“So he arose and went to Zarephath, And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow was there gathering of sticks…(1 Kings 17:10a).
As I mentioned last week, the widow of Zarephath did not go unnoticed. She was near the gate when Elijah found her gathering sticks. She was not lazy. In spite of the fact she was living below poverty level, we have no record that she ever complained or blamed God for her circumstances. She was a woman of faith. Though she was a Gentile, she embraced the true God. This week, we are going to learn more about this widow. She was left alone to raise a son. Surely that son was her lifeline. My children were grown when their dad passed away, so I can only imagine what it might have been like for her to raise a child alone. Under any circumstances this can be difficult. Pray for widowed or single moms as they do their best to raise their children.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Praise God for all Oklahoma FWB women who had a part in the 2010 Convention. Ask God to bless their state WAC meeting today.
