God Provides for His People
Giving Nourishment
1 Kings 17:1-5
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AM - Isaiah 51-53 : PM - Galatians 2
"And it will be that you shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there." (1 Kings 17:4).
Giving Nourishment
1 Kings 17:1-5
Read the Bible through:
AM - Isaiah 51-53 : PM - Galatians 2
"And it will be that you shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there." (1 Kings 17:4).
Elijah was an amazing prophet who trusted God for his every need. In 1 Kings 17:3 we find him hiding from King Ahab by the brook Cherith where he followed the Lord's leading to safety. The interesting thing here is that God chose ravens, unclean scavengers, to bring nourishment to Elijah.
Traditionally, we know the raven has symbolized death or evil - something to be abhorred. Most people would rather identify with the dove, a symbol of peace, or the eagle, a symbol of strength, or even the robin, a symbol of nurturing.
While Elijah may not have seen the ravens as a likely source of nourishment, he took from them willingly. He knew this was God's way of caring for him.
Some people may reject Jesus as the Bread of life. But those who take from Him willingly find a sustenance that will never let them go hungry again.
Lord, may I never go my own way and reject Your nourishment. Strengthen me through Your Bread of life.
