How God Provides (1 Kin. 17:1-16) > Part 6

God provided unconventionally and illogically for Elijah, but God also provided miraculously (1 Kin. 17:12-16).  This is the filter through which we usually interpret this story.  Is there anyone who doesn't want God to do a miracle for you?

For the widow and her son, there was no shortage of water.  Elijah asked for a cup of water and the woman went to get it.  While there was plenty of water, there were no pancakes to spare.  Flour and oil, both of which were needed to make pancakes, were in short supply.  Then came the miracle.  Through Elijah's mouth, God promised a more-than-sufficient supply if the widow would obey.  The bowl of flour would not be exhausted and the jar of oil would not be emptied until the promised rain fell. 

God cared for the widow, her son and Elijah, but He also cares for you.  God promised in Philippians 4:19, "...my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus."    Your needs matter to Him!  God's not intimidated to play His supernatural card.  Sometimes it's hard to convince ourselves, "Yes, I believe that."  Our heads nod up and down in agreement; however, every now and then our hearts need fencing in.  Why not impose a restraining order on our doubts?  Believe that God not only has the capability to provide, but He has the interest to do so.  He's watching out for us right now.