Theme: What Is In Your House
Text: 1 Kings 17:11-13
As we reach the midpoint of the year, it’s the perfect time for a spiritual check-in. Our Mid-Year Revival, themed “What Is In Your House,” invites us to reflect on the resources and blessings God has already placed in our lives. Drawing from the story of the widow of Zarephath in 1 Kings 17:11-13, we learn profound lessons about faith, obedience, and God’s provision.
Text: 1 Kings 17:11-13 (NIV)
“As she was going to get it, he called, ‘And bring me, please, a piece of bread.’
‘As surely as the LORD your God lives,’ she replied, ‘I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself and my son, that we may eat it—and die.’
Elijah said to her, ‘Don’t be afraid. Go home and do as you have said. But first make a small loaf of bread for me from what you have and bring it to me, and then make something for yourself and your son.'”
Recognize What You Have
In this passage, the widow believes she has nothing of value—just a handful of flour and a little oil. Yet, God uses these seemingly insignificant resources to perform a miracle. This story teaches us to recognize and appreciate what we have, no matter how small it may seem.
Trust in God’s Provision
Elijah’s request might have seemed unreasonable, but it was a test of faith. By obeying Elijah and using her last bit of flour and oil to make bread, the widow showed immense trust in God’s provision. This act of faith led to an overflow of blessings, as her jar of flour and jug of oil never ran dry during the drought (1 Kings 17:14-16).
Activate Your Faith
Faith without action is dead (James 2:17). The widow’s faith was activated when she took the step to use what little she had to serve God’s prophet. Similarly, we are called to step out in faith, using what God has given us to fulfill His purposes.
Application to Our Lives
Identify Your Resources: Take inventory of the talents, skills, and resources God has placed in your life. What do you have in your “house” that God can use for His glory?
Trust God’s Timing: Even when it seems like we don’t have enough, trust that God will provide in His perfect timing. He is Jehovah Jireh, our provider (Genesis 22:14).
Act in Faith: Put your faith into action by using what you have to serve others and advance God’s kingdom. Remember, God can multiply even the smallest offering when given in faith.
Conclusion
As we gather for our Mid-Year Revival, let us come with hearts open to recognizing and utilizing what God has placed in our lives. Reflect on the theme “What Is In Your House” and trust that God will transform your humble offerings into abundant blessings.
Join us from July 10-12, 2024, at 6:00pm – 7:30pm daily, as we seek God’s presence and rediscover the treasures within our own “houses.” Let’s step into the second half of the year with renewed faith, ready to witness God’s miraculous provision and transformation.
God bless you.