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FEAR NOT-2

Text : 1 Kings 17:14.

Because this is what the LORD God of Israel says: ‘That jar of flour will not run out, nor will that bottle of oil become empty until the very day that the LORD sends rain on the surface of the ground.

Before Elijah spoke this promise, the widow of Zarephath was overwhelmed with fear. Her resources were almost gone. Her hope was fading. She was preparing for the worst.

And then, God stepped into her fear with a word, - “Do not be afraid.”
(Elijah says this to her in verse 13.)

This word is an invitation to *shift your gaze from your circumstances to the God that can handle all circumstances.* God wasn’t asking her to ignore her circumstances, He was asking her to look beyond them unto Him.

Fear told the widow:
“This is the end.”
But God told her:
“This is where I begin.”

 *Fear focuses on what we lack.* 
 *Faith focuses on who God is.* 

Fear says, “I don’t have enough.”
God says, “I will sustain you.”

The promise of 1 Kings 17:14 is God confronting fear with His faithfulness. He doesn’t take her jar and instantly fill it to the brim. Instead, He assured her:

“It will not run dry.”
Every day she reached into that jar, she was reminded that fear does not get the final word—God does.

What Fear Are You Facing Today?
Fear of not having enough? Fear of scarcity?
Fear of the unknown?
Fear of loss?
Fear of stepping out in obedience?

God’s message to you is the same:

“Do not be afraid. I will not let you run out of what you need.”

His provision often comes one day at a time. Strength for today, courage for today, hope for today, is always available to you in God through Christ Jesus.

*BIBLE READING* : 

1 Kings 17:8-16.

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

Father, help me to trust that you will not let me run dry in strength, in courage, in peace, or in provision. Teach me to rest in your steady, daily faithfulness in Jesus name.

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