There were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah.....and yet Elijah was sent to none of them, but only to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow. Luke 4:25-26
During the 3 1/2 year drought and famine in Israel, everyone was hurting, but God provided for His prophet. The faith in Israel was low, and people were mad a Elijah. They turned from God and worshiped idols. God chose a Gentile widow to serve Elijah. Why her? She had faith and was willing to put it to work. Because of her faith she prospered and so did Elijah. Maybe we should quit complaining how God helps everyone except us, and increase our trust in Him instead.
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