The words of the Lord for this time:
"Even in a time of drought, weather-wise or economic-wise, and even in a time like this, I will know how to provide for those who look to Me and hear My words, as happened to Elijah in a time of drought those days. I will know how to lead you and guide you, even in ways you have never imagined possible."
Indeed, our God is not a dead-end God! Not only He knows how to protect you according to Psalm 91, He also knows how to provide for you! As long as you look to Him, put your trust in Him, and hear His words, you need not fear, no matter what happens in the world around you, or even in a time of pandemic like this. He will know how to make a way for you, and He will know how to bless you, as evident in the life of Elijah those days.
In 1 Kings 17, there was a drought in Elijah's time, due to the sins and abominations committed by King Ahab, who provoked the Lord God of Israel to anger more than all the kings of Israel before him (see 1 Kings 16:30-33).
King Ahab gave himself to the worship of Baal. Now, what does 'Baal' mean here? It speaks of 'the masters of this world, instead of YHWH (the Lord God Almighty)'. In other words, King Ahab allowed the ways of the world (or the masters of this world) to take over (and infiltrate) the ways of God. And that's when the drought came.
But even in a time of drought like this, Elijah was still well provided for. What is the secret of Elijah? Obedience to whatever the Lord has spoken! In 1 Kings 17:2-5, when the Lord spoke to him to hide by the Brook Cherith which flows into the Jordan River, he did as the Lord has spoken. And there, the Lord even commanded the ravens to feed him!
When the Brook Cherith dried up due to the prolonged drought, the Lord then said to him further, and this time, he was to move to Zarephath where he would meet a widow (1 Kings 17:7-9). There, again, he was well provided for; and not only that, he became a blessing! Because of him, the widow and her son never suffered lack during the drought! (1 Kings 17:13-14)
You see? Just as the Lord had done for Elijah, the Lord wants you to know that He will always show you what to do, what steps to take, and how to go about, even in a time of 'drought' (weather-wise or economic-wise). Your part is to be obedient to His words and be responsive to whatever He has spoken. Flow with His Spirit, walk with Him, and He will know how to lead you and guide you, step by step. If you have taken the first step, He will show you the second step. And if you have taken the second step, He will show you the third step! So, fear not!
And then in 1 Kings 18, the Lord spoke further to Elijah; and this time, he was to present himself to King Ahab. A confrontation with the prophets of Baal and the prophets of Asherah ensued (at Mount Carmel), and Elijah had a great victory! The next thing that happened was the Lord gave rain again, and the drought ended! (1 Kings 18:41-45)
People of God, the Lord will stay true to His words and promises for you, as long as you do not give up on Him. So, whatever predicament or challenges you may be facing at the moment (especially in a time of economic 'drought' due to the pandemic like this), hang on strong and keep looking to the Lord, because the Lord will see to it that you will never be left at the dead-end!
