JULY 13, 1 Kings 17:19-24

God gave Elijah the power to raise a dead child to life. When the widow blamed him for her son’s death, he must have felt miserable. But Elijah knew God’s Word well and was confident that God had a purpose for the tragedy.

The first thing that Elijah did was to turn to God in prayer. He carried the child to his bed in the guest chamber. There, he cried to the Lord, “O Lord my God, hast thou also brought evil upon the widow with whom I sojourn, by slaying her son?” (1 Kings 17:20). He then stretched himself three times upon the boy and cried out to the Lord God to revive him. God then answered Elijah’s prayer. The child was brought back to life! Can you imagine his mother’s joy? It must have been such an amazing experience for them! She must have also learnt that when God forgives her sins, He will remember them no more.

The disaster turned into victory as Elijah turned to God in prayer. In times of trouble, we must follow Elijah’s example. Faithfully pray for God’s guidance.

Turn the sad widow into a smiling widow

Thought: God will not remember my sins once I have confessed them.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to pray always, repent and confess every sin. I know I need Your forgiveness and cleansing every day. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.