“….and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink. And as she was going to fetch it, he called to her, and said, Bring me, I pray thee, a morsel of bread in thine hand” (1 Kings 17:10b-11).
Elijah was tired from his journey and surely was thirsty and hungry. He called to the widow to fetch him some water. She stopped gathering the sticks. She set out to fetch some water for this weary stranger. On the way, Elijah called out to her for some bread. She could have easily sent him away. We find out tomorrow how she responded to Elijah’s request. Her desire to be gracious did not alter her uncertainty as to how this would happen.
In deep despair we often lose confidence that God will take care of us. The widow’s faith would be tested. As our story continues to unfold, the luster of our “solitaire” will shine.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for a spiritual awakening in your hometown.
