The Promise of Hope
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.—Matthew 5:4 (NIV)
The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning, and bread and meat in the evening; and he adrank from the brook.—1 Kings 17:6 (NIV)
Elijah was alone, and most likely afraid, when the ravens first swooped down to feed him. But the ravens, acting against their own natural impulses to scavenge and devour food, instead did as God had promised. Have you ever felt stretched to go beyond your wants and desires to follow God’s instructions? Do you answer His calls?
Heavenly Father, I long to serve You knowing that You will always provide for me.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.—Matthew 5:4 (NIV)
And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.—Matthew 14:19 (NIV)
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.—Psalm 51:10 (NIV)