The jar of flour was not spent, neither did the jug of oil become empty, according to the word of the LORD.

1 Kings 17:16a

The day my husband, David, lost his job was one of the scariest days of his life. How would he provide for his wife and his two little girls? He was our primary wage-earner.

A new job didn’t come quickly. David took on manual labor and temp work. He even dug graves for a friend in the funeral business. Gift cards appeared in our mailbox and groceries on our front steps. We worked hard, prayed, and hoped God would keep His promise to take care of us.

Two long months later, David landed a job that fully met our family’s needs. As we pored over our checkbook and our bills, we realized that nothing had gone unpaid. David often shares the spiritual lesson he learned through that frightening time: “My job is not my provider. God is. I can trust Him.”

Lori Hatcher
Lexington, SC

Kind Father, thank You for reminding me that You — not my job — are my faithful provider. Amen.

Reflect: Jobs aren’t the only way God provides. Reflect on other ways God has met your needs.

Read: Matthew 6:31-33 and 2 Corinthians 9:8