"Your maidservant has nothing in the house except a jar of oil" (Second Kings 4:2).
Strait: A position of difficulty, distress, or need; affording little space; confined in an area; having or marked by limited funds and resources; a condition of narrowness or restriction.
The prophet's widow knew what it was to be in straits. But, she also knew the power of God. She was asked to do some things, and she complied:
-She and her sons borrowed jars from everyone in the community.
-They went home.
-She locked the door.
-She poured and kept pouring.
We know the end of the story. No challenge there. But I would like to challenge each of us to live the middle of the story as we seek to obey the word of God:
-See beyond your circumstances.
-Our language is not 'I have nothing', it is 'I have nothing except..."
-Demonstrate your trust in God's accuracy and reliability.
In the face of our lack, God has placed a reserve... Tell me, what do you have in the house?
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