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The ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook.
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God's Unlikely Messengers
Commentators highlight that God could have sent mighty angels to care for Elijah, but instead chose ravens—humble, and even unclean, creatures. Matthew Henry explains this choice demonstrates that God can serve His purposes through any means, no matter how unlikely. This reminds believers that God's help can arrive from the most unexpected people and places.
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19th Century
Baptist
Brooks will dry up, even if godly men are being sustained by them. Is there anyone here whose brook is drying up? Has it quite dried up? Still trus…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening
Presbyterian
God wonderfully equips people for the work He designs them for. The times were suited for an Elijah; an Elijah was suited for them. The Spirit of t…
