A Widow Shares Her Last Bread

(1 Kings 17:8-16)

✝️ Here’s what happens:

Elijah needs food, so God sends him to a poor widow. She’s down to her last meal’s worth of food and has nothing to give, but she generously gives to Elijah anyway. God is generous as well and continues to replenish the widow’s food supply for as long as she needs.

“He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” (2 Corinthians 1:4)

👨‍👩‍👦 Family Together Time

• When you go grocery shopping this week, make it a point to buy at least one extra nonperishable item to donate. (If that’s a stretch for you financially, ask God to help you trust him as you give generously.)
• If your kids don’t normally go shopping with you, you might involve them by having them list some ideas of what to buy to donate. Or you could make a special trip where each child chooses one item within your budget.
• Donate the items together, either to a homeless shelter or a community food pantry.
• Before you drop off the food, hold the item (or items) and pray for God to reveal His generous heart to whoever receives your donations.

💬 Talk About This:

Give an example of what it means to give generously.

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