This morning I read from 1 Kings 17 about Elijah and the widow from Zarephath. Two miraculous incidents occurred. First the widow was able to feed Elijah during the famine without her flour and oil running out. By the way, she only had enough to make one meal for her child and herself and then she was going to die. The second miracle was that later after the famine had ended, the widow's son died, Elijah prayed for his recovery and he came back to life.
How do miracles occur? Just some real quick observations:
They occur at a great cost. What is the price you are willing to pay in order for a miracle to occur? The widow had to offer her last bit of food. The widow had to see her son die. Life can be hard on us.
Miracles are the result of perseverance. Elijah had to travel through the countryside where the famine occured. He had to ask a widow who looked as though she had little to offer for help. In the case of the dead son, he had to plead with God three times for his life. He didn't give up after his first attempt.
Miracles occur because of obedience. We find that Elijah obeyed the Lord's instruction, regardless how odd the instruction appeared to be outside the natural realm.
Miracles require humility. A widow about to die was used. Imagine - asking someone who appeared to be less than you for help.
Do you need a miracle in your life?
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