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The
story of the Widow's Oil
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When you are in "trouble," seek Godly wisdom to gain a new perspective. Use what you have to get what you need. Sow where you want to go. Don't be tempted to hold on to something because you can't see where the next supply will come from. God's math is different and He will multiply your seed if you trust Him.
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In this
widow's indebted state, God made her an entrepreneur. She used what she had,
despite how weak/scared she felt, and the Lord turned her biggest misery into
her greatest miracle, and He will do the same for you. Be encouraged
today. In your place of weakness, you will find your greatest strength -
God.
Natasha T.
Brown
The other day I was reading 2 Kings 4:1-7.
This widow came to the Prophet Elisha fearful because a
creditor had threatened to take her two sons as slaves unless she paid the debt
that she owed.
Elisha asked her, "What
do you have in your house?" (2
Kings 4:2).
"Nothing except
a small jar of olive oil,"
she replied.
At that point, Elisha told her, “Go around and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don’t ask for
just a few. Then go inside and shut the door behind you and your sons. Pour oil
into all the jars, and as each is filled, put it to one side.”
Once the jars were filled, Elisha told her to "sell the olive oil and pay your debts
and there will be enough money left over to support you and your
sons."
She came to Elisha at her wit's end - she was in
desperation, and her back was against the wall.
There are so many lessons here, but a few takeaways and my
reason for this message is to encourage you with these
SEVEN LESSONS FROM THE WIDOW WITH THE OLIVE OIL
1. When you are in "trouble,"
seek Godly wisdom to gain a new perspective.
3. Sow where you want to go. This widow
only had one small jar of olive oil. Yet, she was instructed to POUR IT
OUT. Don't be tempted to hold on to something because you can't see where
the next supply will come from. God's math is different and He will multiply
your seed if you trust Him.
4. This poor widow woman became a
distribution channel for the Kingdom of God with just one small jar of oil.
5. She did not depend on just her own
supply. She sought her neighbors and friends' resources, and they invested in
this new venture. Don't be afraid to ask for help!
6. She was quickly able to sell her
product because she was providing something that everyone needed at the
time.
7. Even in the midst of her own
problems, she was a solution. God gave her SUPERNATURAL ABUNDANCE,
RESOURCES, AND PROVISION because she obeyed His Word.
Be encouraged today. In your place of weakness, you will
find your greatest strength - God.
”And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” - 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Natasha T. Brown
10 Blessings Inspiration, Inc.
is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers trauma survivors, supports
domestic violence victims, and serves as a spiritual community to those in
search of greater hope. With a guiding scripture of Luke 4:18, 10 Blessings
operates with a heart for people and compassion for the mission of Jesus to
bring Good News to the poor, proclaim that captives will be released, that the
blind will see, and that the oppressed will be set free.
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