Preparing for Power Part 2Sample

Will You Be Generous With a Little?
Elijah walked 100 miles to the town of Zarephath without any provisions, so when he sees the widow, he’s desperate for food and water. But she’s also in desperate need, down to her last meal. When he asks for some water and then asks for some bread, she breaks down.
“As surely as the Lord your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself and my son, that we may eat it—and die.” 1 Kings 17:12 NIV
Your God. Elijah is a stranger, a foreigner, and serves a strange and foreign god. What does he expect from her? In the face of her despair, Elijah offers a challenge. If she gives up her last meal, she will see just who this God of his is.
If you don’t trust God when you have a little, you won’t trust Him when you get more.
Ask Yourself:
- What do you hold back from God?
- What do you hold back from the church?
- Are you trusting God in all areas of your life?
Pause to Pray: God, forgive me for hanging on so tightly to ______. I want to be more generous.
Take a Next Step: As you worked through today’s reading, have you felt the Holy Spirit nudge you to give more of something? Make a plan to be generous, and then do it!
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About this Plan

Have you ever ached for God’s power in your life? We believe God can do all things but sometimes fail to experience the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. In this 4-part plan, we’ll dive into 1 Kings to discover how Elijah experienced an intense process of preparation before God’s presence was manifested in his life. Let’s get ready to receive God’s power in our lives and churches!
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