I love reading about the prophet Elijah. He shows up, seemingly out of nowhere. He does a bunch of amazing things as the oracle of God. He then leaves the earth in an awesome God-fire-chariot.
God did some radical things with, to, and through that man. As Pastor Martha shared months ago, and we keep referring back to it, Elijah was a regular person. But his prophetic ministry, and his prayers, were extraordinary. Miracles happened when he was around.
Pastor Sam referenced Elijah this past Sunday as he explained why we were taking a second offering, even though it was not the first Sunday of the month. And Elijah is a good man to think about concerning giving. He was a regular person charged by God to do irregular things, like asking a widow to use her last flour and oil to cook a cake for him (see I Kings 17).
So, we were asked to give even though it wasn't part of the regular routine. For some of us, that giving was our last flour and oil. And I am confident that God will multiply it as only He can, so that a little church in Jamaica can be blessed beyond measure. How exciting it will be to hear the victory report!
Lord, thank You for the example of Elijah. We are happy to be on board with Your unusual project in Your church and in Your world. Thank You for using ordinary people to do Your extraordinary work.
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