Flour and Oil Will Not Run Dry

Based on Bible Verses 1 Kings 17:8–16

The Widow of Zarephath: Flour and Oil Will Not Run Dry” is a worship song based on 1 Kings 17:8–16. Through the story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath, this song reflects on God’s faithful provision in times of lack. When all she had was a handful of flour and a little oil, God’s Word still brought hope, comfort, and enough grace for each day. This page includes the song lyrics, a song introduction, and a prayer, with the hope of helping you reflect more deeply on God’s faithfulness and learn to trust the Lord who makes the flour not run out and the oil not run dry.

Song Introduction — “The Widow of Zarephath: Flour and Oil Will Not Run Dry”

“The Widow of Zarephath: Flour and Oil Will Not Run Dry” is a worship song based on 1 Kings 17:8–16. This passage shows us that even in the most desperate and hopeless moment, God has not forgotten His people. He sent Elijah to Zarephath and had already prepared a widow there. In the middle of her lack, when she had only a handful of flour and a little oil left, God revealed Himself as the faithful One who provides. This is not only a miracle story from the Bible, but also a story of faith, obedience, and grace.

The song follows the story itself, describing the widow’s need, Elijah’s comforting words, and the hope found in God’s promise. When the widow thought that she and her son had only one last meal left, God spoke through Elijah, saying, “Do not be afraid.” In that little bit of flour and that little bit of oil, God showed that His provision does not depend on human logic, but on His own faithfulness. The chorus repeats, “The flour in the jar will not run out, the oil in the jug will not run dry,” because this is the heart of the message and a reminder that God’s Word never fails.

This song is not only about the widow of Zarephath. It also speaks to us today. Many times in life, we also come to moments when we feel we have only “a little left.” Maybe our strength is fading, our faith feels weak, our patience is almost gone, or we are facing family burdens, work pressure, financial stress, or uncertainty about the future. Yet God still speaks the same words to us: “Do not be afraid.” When we are willing to place our little into His hands, He can make it enough. He can turn what seems small into daily grace and lasting provision.

Musically, this song carries both the tenderness of the story and the joy of trusting in God. The simple repeated lines and sound words make it easy to remember and easy to sing along with. My prayer is that this song will not only remind people of the widow of Zarephath, but also become a source of comfort and encouragement for everyone who is waiting, struggling, or learning to trust God. The Lord who made the flour not run out and the oil not run dry is still the same faithful God today.

Bible Verses Related to This Song

1 Kings 17

8 And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying,

9 Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee.

10 So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering of sticks: and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.

11 And as she was going to fetch it, he called to her, and said, Bring me, I pray thee, a morsel of bread in thine hand.

12 And she said, As the Lord thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die.

13 And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son.

14 For thus saith the Lord God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the Lord sendeth rain upon the earth.

15 And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat many days.

16 And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the Lord, which he spake by Elijah.

Song Lyrics - Flour and Oil Will Not Run Dry

(1 Kings 17:8–16 )

Verse 1
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh

The word of God came to Elijah,
“Rise and go to Zarephath.
At the gate there waits a widow,
I’ve prepared for you a home.”

The widow there was gathering firewood,
Elijah gently said,
“Please give me a little water,
And bring a little bread.”

Verse 2
She said, “I have no bread,
Only a little flour, a little oil.
My son and I will eat this last meal,
There’s no way left for us.”

Elijah said to her,
“Do not be afraid, do not fear.
First make for me a little cake,
God will care for you and your home.”

Pre-Chorus
Oh oh oh, do not fear, God has a way.
Oh oh oh, when you choose to believe,
Grace will come today.

Chorus
The flour in the jar will not run out,
The oil in the jug will not run dry.
Oh oh oh, if God has spoken,
His promise will never fail.

The flour in the jar will not run out,
The oil in the jug will not run dry.
Oh oh oh, day by day,
My God will provide for me.

Verse 3
The woman did just what he told her,
She gave her little bread.
She and her son and Elijah
Had food for many days.

Not because she had so much,
Not because the times were good,
But because in the middle of her needing,
She still believed God’s word.

Bridge
When I only have a little,
You still care for me.
When I feel I’ve got nothing left,
You say Your grace is enough for me.

Oh oh oh,
A little flour, a little oil,
Becomes abundance in Your hands.
Oh oh oh,
I believe, I will believe,
You are the faithful God.

Chorus
The flour in the jar will not run out,
The oil in the jug will not run dry.
Oh oh oh, if God has spoken,
His promise will never fail.

The flour in the jar will not run out,
The oil in the jug will not run dry.
Oh oh oh, day by day,
My God will provide for me.

Ending
The flour in the jar will not run out,
The oil in the jug will not run dry.
Oh oh oh,
My God will provide for me.

The flour in the jar will not run out,
The oil in the jug will not run dry.
My God, my Lord,
Oh oh oh,
You will provide,
You will care for me.

Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh

🙏 Prayer After the Song — Flour and Oil Will Not Run Dry

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us through the story of the widow of Zarephath that You are the God who sees our need and faithfully provides for us. So often, what we hold in our hands feels very small. Our strength feels small, our faith feels small, our patience feels small, and sometimes even our hope feels like it is almost gone. But today, as we sing this song, You remind us again that at the end of our own strength, Your grace is still there. In places that seem not enough, Your care is still enough. Thank You that You do not wait until we are strong or full before You help us. You come near even when we are weak, anxious, and afraid.

Lord, we confess that many times our eyes stay fixed only on the little flour and the little oil. We see what is lacking, we see the pressure of life, and we worry about tomorrow. Please forgive us for our fear, our anxiety, and our little faith. Place in us the same willing and trusting heart that You formed in the widow. Help us not to live by what we can see, but to hold on to Your Word even in hard times, knowing that Your promises never fail.

We also lift up everyone who is walking through a season of need. For those who are worried about their family, please provide. For those who are carrying burdens in work, finances, health, or relationships, please strengthen and uphold them. For those who feel tired deep inside and can hardly find hope anymore, please breathe fresh comfort and strength into their hearts. Let us truly experience that You are still the same faithful Lord today, the One who makes the flour not run out and the oil not run dry.

Teach us to place our little into Your hands. Help us not to despise what seems small, and help us not to forget how great You are. In our limitation, let us see Your abundance. In our waiting, teach us to trust. In everyday life, let us experience Your grace as enough for each day. Free us from fear, and lead us forward in peace and hope, knowing that the God we trust is the One who provides, the One who cares, and the One who remains faithful forever.

Thank You for using this song to strengthen our hearts. May we not only be moved while singing, but may we continue to walk in trust after the song is over. We place ourselves, our families, our needs, and all our tomorrows into Your hands. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

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