Make something with what you have

Have you ever fallen into the trap of the enemy where you feel like you don’t have everything you need to make your next move? Do you feel like you’re missing something, operating in lack, or just are not properly prepared for the next place God is taking you? Have you felt like God gave you a vision, yet He didn’t supply you with what was needed to see it come into fruition? Yeah, I’ve been there. Sometimes, I’m still back there.

The enemy attacks our mind quite often, and his main goal is to steal, kill and destroy (see John 10:10). He wants to steal your joy, kill your dreams and destroy all hope you may have of the future. That’s exactly what he did to the widow in 1 Kings 17. She was so heartbroken and living in lack, the enemy had convinced her that she only had enough for one more meal. After that, she and her son would die. So when she was approached by Elijah who requested she bring him some water and make him some bread, she couldn’t escape the limiting mindset that she had accepted.

However, with the mustard seed of faith she had left, she did as she was instructed and watched the Lord provide for her and her family. Through obedience to God through Elijah, she exemplified that she had more trust in the Lord her God than the nasty lies the enemy was trying to feed her. Going forward from that ambitious step of faith, verse 14 tells us that there was always enough flour and oil left in her containers. She never lived in lack again.

Imagine the simple fact that God is just trying to get us to make something with what we have. He’s encouraging us to take a step of faith with what He’s already given us. I’m not sure if you’ve ever felt like you had so little that you were about to die, and yet even then, our unfailing and faithful God has promised to provide what you need. Are you seeking God first or the things you think you’re missing?

Our Jehovah Jireh was faithful then to the widow, (He even raised her son back to life!), and He will certainly still be faithful to you now.

Trust. Believe. Then make something with what you have.

Until next time.

Stay Inspired,

KO