Message Outline
In this passage of God’s Word, we see the widow who brought Elijah in going through a crisis: her son dying. Shammed by her sin, she immediately cries out to Elijah, who takes the boy and prays for him. The boy is then brought back to life. Through taking a look at this story, we can learn what to when a crisis comes.
1. Realize that your circumstances aren’t necessarily direct consequences of your decisions
1 Kings 17:18, Job 4-11, John 9:1-3, Luke 13:1-5
2. Honestly and earnestly go to God in prayer
1 Kings 17:19-22, Ps. 118:5-9, 120:1, 2 Sam. 22:7, Luke 8:22-25
3. Praise God, knowing He has a plan for your circumstances
1 Kings 17:23-24, Rom. 8:28, 1 Cor. 15:19, Hab. 3:17-19, Lam. 3:21-24, 2 Tim. 1:12