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Who Is First? — Part 3
The widow of Zarephath was gathering a couple of sticks so she and her son could have their last meal and die due to a famine. Elijah, as a picture of the Lord, says to her, “But make me thereof a little cake first” (1 Kings 17:13). As a result of her faith and obedience she and her son were provided for during the rest of the time of famine. “And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the Lord, which he spake by Elijah” (1 Kings 17:16). You can read the whole account for yourself and you will find it is a wonderful example of a person who did not say, “Me first” and was blessed because of it. (1 Kings 17:8-16).
Let’s learn, in our daily lives, to get up every morning and put Christ first. Not only will it delight our hearts, but it will delight the heart of the One who loves us and desires our blessing and happiness. Give Him the first place! Not just in some things, or in most things, but in all thngs.
Remember, the Lord says to us, “Me first,” and He has every right to do so! Are we honestly responding, “JESUS FIRST?”
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