Mothers-day/ The Unnamed Widow of Zarephath – Example of Motherhood
February 27, 2010In 1 Kings 17 Elijah was commanded by God to travel to Zarephath, he was told there he would meet a Widow who has been commanded to “sustain him”.
Upon Elijah’s arrival he finds the Widow gathering sticks for her family’s last meal, at this stage she expects to die of starvation shortly after, Elijah tells the unnamed Widow not to to fear, but to care for his needs first and then to care for her self and family.
In this moment of desperation the Unnamed Widow acted with such faith by choosing to feed Elijah with such small amount of food, little is taught about this magnificent women her example of faith was repaid tenfold.
I’m grateful to see these same examples of Motherhood in my life, at Church I have been witness to some inspirational women who have demonstrated great levels of faith in moments of despair. My very own mother has been a beautiful example to me she raised 3 children as a single mother and is now facing doing the same again with my youngest sister and whilst she struggles her faith is humbling. My mother whilst probably never becoming a RS president or speaking at Stake Conference, she is not your typical “sister” but if my future daughter could be blessed to have the heart my mother has I would be so grateful and honourd.
I think is a wonderful tribute. Thank you. I feel that my Single-parent mother (now married) has been very inspirational as well.