ARISE AND DWELL

NOURISHMENT/SUSTENANCE

After the brook dried up Elijah was given a command that would save His life and the life of the widow and her son.

1 Kings 17: 8-9
And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying,
Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee.

Too often  people remain in a place that no longer provides nourishment for their souls and cannot sustain them even when they are given specific instructions to move or extend themselves by God or His messenger.   

Today's Question: Where are you nourished and who sustains you? 

TODAY'S FOCUS:  FOLLOW THE COMMAND

Had Elijah not obeyed the command it could have been very costly. Perhaps with much destruction not just to him but to two other lives.  

Note the following:
It was the word of the Lord 
He had to arise and get to Zarephath
Locate the widow woman
He had to dwell there

It is important to follow specific instructions for the word to be fulfilled.  Elijah could not have gone any other place and chose anyone else.  It had to be the specific widow woman in Zarephath.  

God knew exactly what He was doing, and why He was sending Elijah there.  If you know or read the story it shows that it was not just for the now but for the future.  Elijah had to go there and dwell there as he was nourished and sustain to perform a powerful miracle at a latter time.

Consider this...
Are you nourished and sustained where you are?
Where has God called you to go?
To whom has He sent you?
Are there specific instructions given?

WHAT ARE YOU STILL DOING THERE? - ARISE AND DWELL

Remember, God wants you powered up for what He has for you in the future.  However you must follow the command and instructions He gives. It could mean the saving of your very life or one dear to you. ARISE AND GET THEE TO... Say like Isaiah, Here I am Lord, send me!  

God Bless and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel