Seed of Faith
- Henley Samuel
- Sep 19, 2025
- 4 min read
September 19, 2025
Today, let's explore a powerful biblical principle that can transform your circumstances overnight. When we face scarcity, our natural instinct is to hold tightly to what little we have. Yet, God's economy operates differently, it calls us to give first, even from our lack, trusting Him as our unlimited source.
The Last Meal Mentality
In 1 Kings 17, we encounter a widow and her son preparing for what they believed would be their final meal before death. Drought had ravaged the land, resources were depleted, and hope was fading fast. This desperate situation mirrors many of our own moments of scarcity, when bills pile up, health deteriorates, or relationships break down.
"Elijah said to her, 'Do not fear, go and do as you have said; but make me a small cake from it first, and bring it to me; and afterward make some for yourself and your son.'" - 1 Kings 17:13
When Elijah arrived, his first words were "Do not fear", a divine interruption to her anxiety. God's word always begins by addressing our fears, replacing them with faith. But what followed seemed counterintuitive: Elijah asked her to give him the first portion of her last meal.
The Principle of Sowing
In the world's economy, we give to those in need. But God's economy often works in reverse He asks us to sow even in our season of lack. Consider this: if you consume your last seeds rather than planting them, you guarantee continued scarcity. But when you sow those seeds, you activate the principle of multiplication.
When you honor the word of God and sow in fertile ground, you connect to an unlimited source.
This widow faced an impossible choice: consume her last meal or trust God's promise through His prophet. Her decision to give first, to sow her seed of faith, unlocked supernatural provision.
The Miracle of Multiplication
The result was extraordinary:
"The bin of flour was not used up, nor did the jar of oil run dry, according to the word of the LORD which He spoke by Elijah." - 1 Kings 17:16
What appeared to be the end became a new beginning. One night they prepared for death; by morning, they had unlimited provision. The flour and oil continuously replenished themselves until the drought ended, a perfect picture of God's sustaining grace.
This wasn't just about meeting immediate needs. If Elijah had simply given them food, it would have lasted a day. Instead, he activated their potential for ongoing provision by teaching them to trust God as their source.
From Scarcity to Abundance
Overnight, everything changed for this family. They transitioned:
From death to life
From poverty to provision
From scarcity to abundance
Their story teaches us to face each new day with expectation rather than anxiety. Instead of approaching challenges with fear, questions, or hopelessness, we can start our days anchored in God's promises, goodness, mercy, and provision.
Living Waters in Dry Places
Isaiah beautifully captures this principle of divine provision in drought:
"The LORD will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; you shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail." - Isaiah 58:11
Even when everything around us speaks of scarcity—when inflation rises and resources dwindle, God promises continuous guidance and satisfaction. He transforms us into watered gardens in parched lands, springs that never run dry.
Why? Because we're connected to the Living Water. Our provision isn't dependent on external circumstances but on our connection to an unlimited Source.
Conclusion
God can change your situation in an instant. What looks impossible today can transform overnight when you apply the principle of sowing in faith. Don't let emotions dictate your actions based on what hasn't happened yet. Instead, trust that God can change the entire landscape of your life, even at the last minute.
Your jar of flour need not be empty; your oil need not run dry. When you recognize God as your source, provision becomes unlimited. The same God who sustained the widow and her son through years of drought stands ready to sustain you through whatever drought you face today.
Reflect on This
What "last meal" are you holding onto that God might be asking you to sow in faith?
How might your perspective change if you viewed God as your unlimited source rather than depending on limited resources?
Prayer
Father, I thank You for Your word and the truth it reveals. I declare that overnight my situation can change—from scarcity to abundance, from lack to provision. Nothing is impossible for You. I choose to trust You as my source, knowing that You never run dry. My provision comes not from my limited resources but from Your unlimited supply. I release my fear and embrace faith, knowing that You can transform my circumstances in an instant. My jar of flour will not be empty; my oil will not run dry because You are my provider. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Key Takeaways
God's word first addresses our fears, replacing them with faith and expectation.
The principle of sowing works most powerfully when applied in seasons of lack.
What appears to be your "last meal" could be the seed that produces unlimited provision.
God can transform your circumstances overnight, turning scarcity into abundance.
When God is your source, your provision is unlimited regardless of external circumstances.
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