Comfort zone Quote by R. T. Kendall
““Don’t be afraid. The jar of flour will not be used up and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the Lord gives rain on the land.” We do not know why this Gentile widow should have believed this, but she did. “She went away and did as Elijah had told her.” This part of the Elijah story is important because it not only continues to demonstrate patience in disappointment but also shows how faith is sometimes spelled R-I-S-K. Risk means “to accept or expose yourself to possible harm or loss.” So the question becomes, Who took the greater risk, Elijah or the widow? Elijah risked being extremely impertinent and putting her off entirely. The widow risked depleting her last bit of food. Going Outside Your Comfort Zone Behind this part of the story is a principle of faith: To experience the extraordinary you must go outside your comfort zone. Do you want to see God work in a powerful way—as in the””
About This Quote
Source Biblical Narrative: 1 Kings 17 (Elijah and the Widow), 9th‑10th century BC
A widow’s faith leads her to share scarce resources, illustrating that true belief often requires personal risk and sacrifice, mirroring divine promises.
In simple terms: Faith may demand personal sacrifice and risk.
Key Takeaway
Take bold steps of faith despite scarcity.
Themes
faith
risk
poverty
miracle
obedience
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
scriptural
didactic
When to use this quote
- times of famine
- personal crisis
- spiritual decision
- charitable giving
Key Concepts
theology
trust
sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you risk for a belief?
- How do you balance hope with practical needs?
A Different Perspective
Risk can lead to loss if expectations aren’t met.
