---FEAR OR FAITH~~

-"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 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 cake of bread for me from what you have and bring it to me, and then make something for yourself and your son."

--(1 KINGS 17:12-13)--
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--These verses sound a little strange to us. Why would God tell Elijah to go to the home of an impoverished widow and ask for the last bit of food she had for her and her child? God knew the greatest challenge this woman faced wasn't hunger or poverty--it was fear. And if Elijah could help her overcome her fear, the rest of her challenges could be resolved. Our circumstances may be different, but we all face the tension between fear and faith, between anxiety having the courage to say, "I will trust the Lord."

-"Heavenly Father, I know that the challenges of my days on the earth will change, but they will never go away. I choose to turn away from fear and my own weakness and trust You because of who You are and the provision and abundance You have promised. You are a mighty God and greatly to be praised! In Jesus' name, amen.~~

--Facing Each Day With the Strength of God's Word/GAJ~