God reminds us throughout the scriptures, both in word and through example that His thoughts are not our thoughts, and that our ways are not His ways (Isaiah 55:8). Furthermore, He reminds us that His ways and purposes are accomplished, not by human might or power, but by His Spirit (Zechariah 4:6). Paul made it clear to the believers in Corinth that God uses ordinary vessels to accomplish His eternal purposes so “that no flesh should glory in His presence” (I Corinthians 1:29). As we’ll see in 1 Kings chapter 17, our extraordinary God is in the business of working in and through ordinary people to accomplish His divine purposes…for our blessing and His glory.
