Lent | Week 2: Trusting God for What You Needনমুনা

Provision in Scarcity

When we go through seasons of scarcity where we feel like we don’t have enough, it's easy to slip into a self-preservation mindset. But this instinct is rooted in fear – fear that we won’t survive, fear that God won’t provide for our needs, fear that we’ll be left out to dry.

When God instructed the widow to give what little she had to Elijah, it seemed impossible. She was down to her last bit of food, and baking a loaf of bread for Elijah would deplete her supply and leave her with nothing. Yet, she trusted God and chose to do what he asked. As a result, the widow never ran out of oil or flour. God honored her faithfulness and took care of her, making sure she wouldn’t go hungry.

Even in seasons of scarcity, God is enough. He doesn’t promise unlimited resources, but he does promise to meet us where we are and make up for our lack. Where do you need to trust God instead of relying on your own strength this week?

Pray: Lord, when I feel like I have nothing left to give, remind me to trust you. Show me how to rely on you more fully today. Amen.