Sermon Series: “I am Not Afraid”
Part 2: Facing the Fear of Lack
1Kings 17: 7 – 16 NIV
You won’t die in this God is sending Help (You can be at your last but God wouldn’t let you die)
This Widow probably didn’t know what you know; her know helps you to make a faith declaration “I Will Not Die in this season of Lack”
God Supplies Through People (You cannot receive from whom you don’t respect)
The Widow was willing to listen to Prophet Elijah (even though he seemed to be depending on her to sustained)
This is Your season of going the extra mile (she was willing to give up her water but God required more, she had to give up her food also).
PUT GOD FIRST (Learn how to prioritize the Lord, His Leaders and His Work)
Seek His Kingdom Not your empire: Don’t forget God in this season of your Life!
Haggai 1: 3 – 10 NIV
“Don’t Be Afraid” Fare will Delay and Dismiss your obedience; this woman had more than most but God had Much more for her, don’t be driven by how much you have God want you to have more.
She knew exactly what she had left and she knew that what the Prophet was asking was impossible in the natural.
You must overcome the notion of what you have is all you got; you have access to far more than you have!
Conclusion: Whose Words are you Standing On?
The Word of the Lord was released to this Widow
When you face the Fear of Lack God will make you to a sustainer (God will bless you to be a blessing)
Action Plan:
Put God First