God’s Strategies Often Make No Sense to Us, but We Can Trust Him

God’s strategies often look foolish from a human point of view, and this devotional for November 13 uses the stories of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath to show why. The author notes that Elijah was one man with few resources, yet he helped turn the tide in his nation. The widow made a difference too, choosing to prepare her last meal for God’s prophet rather than for herself. The post suggests that God gives His people particular service to do and blesses them when they submit to His will.

The author argues that God’s plans often seem senseless to us because our vision is limited. Sending Elijah into enemy territory was, in a sense, the last place anyone would look for him, and going to Zarephath met his need for food even though the region was in famine. The post also highlights that God cared for the widow, a worshiper of Baal, and her household. God often works toward several goals at once, and those who follow His lead can become a blessing to others.

The devotional then asks readers whether God has ever led them into something that made no sense at the time, and whether He is now calling them out of their comfort zone in relationships, work, finances, or ministry. It encourages readers to trust the One who sees what they cannot. A small act of obedience may have results far beyond what anyone can foresee, as the widow’s simple faith sustained the prophet and showed God’s faithfulness.

The piece closes with a prayer asking God to help the reader obey even when His ways are hard to understand, trusting that He can use them to bless others.

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