Oil, not worth much by itself . . . it can be used with other things to enhance flavor or lubricate; but to a poor widow, the small amount of oil was worthless, or so she thought.
However, the prophet Elisha saw the oil was a possession of the widow and something that had potential to meet her need. All she needed to do was realize it was hers to pour and she needed to find empty vessels to fill. At the bidding of the prophet, she poured what she had into the empty vessels, and they were all filled. But the amazing part of the story is in her pouring she had also supplied her own need. She had received bountifully by pouring out the little, insignificant thing she had.
Likewise widows today feel totally bankrupt and feel they have nothing left. However, everyone has something, no matter how seemingly insignificant, that can be used to help fill needs. All they need to do is take what they have, find some empty vessels, and start to pour. Amazingly, giving out of our need to others helps us fill the void without ourselves.
Be challenged, as the widow in II Kings 4; take what you have, find some empty vessels, pour into them, and watch your own needs be met.
However, the prophet Elisha saw the oil was a possession of the widow and something that had potential to meet her need. All she needed to do was realize it was hers to pour and she needed to find empty vessels to fill. At the bidding of the prophet, she poured what she had into the empty vessels, and they were all filled. But the amazing part of the story is in her pouring she had also supplied her own need. She had received bountifully by pouring out the little, insignificant thing she had.
Likewise widows today feel totally bankrupt and feel they have nothing left. However, everyone has something, no matter how seemingly insignificant, that can be used to help fill needs. All they need to do is take what they have, find some empty vessels, and start to pour. Amazingly, giving out of our need to others helps us fill the void without ourselves.
Be challenged, as the widow in II Kings 4; take what you have, find some empty vessels, pour into them, and watch your own needs be met.
