July 21

So she went and did according to the word of Elijah, and there was food every day for Elijah and the woman and her household. — 1 Kgs 17:15 BSB

She took the little bit of flour she had, along with the small amount of oil, and made a cake for her hungry guest first, and then for herself and her son. Afterward, she discovered that there was still as much flour and oil left as before.

This woman had many admirable qualities. One of them was her faith. She believed what was told to her and acted on it. God’s blessings often follow our obedience to His commandments. His promises are contingent on us fulfilling our part. Had she not believed and obeyed, the miracle that sustained her for the next two or three years wouldn’t have occurred. Her unselfish generosity is also worth noting. She only had enough for one meal for herself and her son, but she fed the stranger first. If she had made the meal for herself and her son instead of feeding the hungry prophet, the miracle of provision would never have happened. We must be willing to share what little we have with others in need if we want God’s blessing on our lives.