What does the Bible say about God's provision during trials?
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The Bible illustrates that God provides for His people even in desperate times, as seen in the story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath.
The story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath in 1 Kings 17:8-16 demonstrates God's care and provision during times of trial. Despite the severe drought and famine affecting the land, God commanded Elijah to go to Zarephath, where He had prepared a widow to sustain him. This account highlights that God's provision often comes in unexpected ways and through unlikely people. Elijah, as God's prophet, had to trust in the Lord's word that the widow would provide for him, and she, in her dire circumstances, had to show faith by prioritizing his request over her own immediate needs.
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