Desperate Measures In Desperate Times

Wednesday January 4, 2023

Recovery

If we seek God, He will have good plans for us, even in desperate times. Our part is to listen attentively for God's direction and then act in faith and obedience to what He says.

In the Bible we read the story of a man named Elijah. (1 Kings 17) Though Elijah was obedient in doing what God said an evil King was out to get him, so Elijah had to move to another place. There was drought in the land and God saw Elijah's predicament.

As unlikely as it may seem, God provides for Elijah through an extremely poor woman who was facing starvation. When Elijah asks the poor woman for food, she tells him she only has a bit of flour and oil which she is going to use to make one last meal for herself and her son. In that desperate moment God gives instructions that seem ridiculous, but which ultimately save the woman, her son, and Elijah.

But Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid! Go ahead and do just what you’ve said, but make a little bread for me first. Then use what’s left to prepare a meal for yourself and your son. For this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: There will always be flour and olive oil left in your containers until the time when the Lord sends rain and the crops grow again!” So she did as Elijah said, and she and Elijah and her family continued to eat for many days. There was always enough flour and olive oil left in the containers, just as the Lord had promised through Elijah. (1 Kings 17:8-16 NLT)

As individuals desiring to leave addiction behind, we often find ourselves in circumstances which are desperate and there seems to be no way forward. As we act in faith and obey God, one desperate circumstance at a time, we will find that God will do all He promises, and we will experience His provision just as the widow, her son, and Elijah did.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Help me to trust you in times of frustration and need. Help me to keep doing the next right thing and patiently wait for You to act on my behalf. Amen

More information on this and other related topics @ http://www.partnersinhope.ca/life-with-god-in-recovery-resources/

Desperate Measures In Desperate Times

Audio for Desperate Measures In Desperate Times

Recent Meditations

EASTER SUNDAY – THE HIGHEST POWER

DON’T WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW

WHAT DOES JESUS’ DEATH HAVE TO DO WITH ADDICTION?

CARRYING THE MESSAGE BY ACTING WISELY

INSECURITY

Giving Hope