GOD IS A MULTIPLIER

A LESSON FROM THE WIDOW OF ZAREPHATH 

1 Kings 17: 13-16
And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son.

For thus saith the Lord God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the Lord sendeth rain upon the earth.

And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat many days.

And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the Lord, which he spake by Elijah.

It is at times very difficult when experiencing hardship to give of your limited supply. This powerful illustrative recount demonstrates the ability of God to multiply your resources when you follow a command.  

TODAY'S TOPIC:  TRUSTING GOD'S REQUEST

I am well aware that many have made merchandise of the house of God and people are weary of requests even prophetic ones of blessings and prosperity.  However as you reflect on the lesson from the biblical passage above there is evidence that we can trust the request of God through His servants.  

While many may believe that the days of miracles are over and God no longer speaks to His children that way anymore, they still invest and sacrifice their life earnings for natural things.  Many have suffered great losses as a result of their investments even those who appeared to be very promising and secured.   These investments are similar to God's requests.  It is a simple command to do this for that.   

You give up hard earn money to invest in stocks for a promised return

You invest in short term money market exchanges and other financial gains

You buy goods to flip for profit (not questioning the what ifs)

But would it be the same if God ask you to give up, your last or only.....?

What has God ask you to trust Him with today?  

Like Abraham, releasing your only Child?  

Your Job, giving up your position to serve Him in ministry or on a mission? 

Your financial treasures you have been saving for a rainy day or perhaps to purchase that home, car or....? 

ARE YOU WILLING TO RELEASE ALL THAT IS IN YOUR HAND FOR HIS CAUSE?

Today I ask that you think of the lesson of that widow.  You too can be a blessing even if it requires you giving your all - like the widow's mite.  God sees and knows all things.  He will not let one of His good promise fall to the ground.  For with what measure you mete it shall and will be measured to you again.  He is a rewarder  to the obedient and faithful.  He does not take and drain you, but He multiplies over and over and over and over again.  Hallelujah!

Remember, as you think on these things, be mindful also that you are not only trusting Him for a return, but only because you want to be obedient and trust Him as God.  Your attitude should be "even if" God I will trust you with what I have in my hand.  He is a multiplier.  Even when we reflect on creation, He took nothing and made the world.  He is a creator of life and all things, and therefore we can trust Him with whatever He asks.  He always gives back much more than what He requires of us.  

TRUST AND OBEY - HIS SOURCE NEVER RUNS DRY!

God Bless and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel