2 Kings 4:1-17 Click here for Bible Verses
Hi GAMErs,
Today’s passage is 2 Kings 4:1-6. Let’s go!
On verses 1-7: Here we read a story of how God miraculously provided for a widow and her two sons. There are so many lessons we can learn from this passage, including that:
1. God is full of compassion. He has a heart for widows, the fatherless and the poor.
2. God will fill as much room as you give Him.
3. Trust God, take Him at His Word and He will provide for your needs.
On verses 8-17: In the previous 7 verses, Elisha served a poor widow with two sons. Here Elisha interacts with the other end of the spectrum: a rich married woman who apparently was barren. This rich woman and her husband had a heart to serve God and serve Elisha, opening up their home to feed meals to Elisha, and eventually creating a room for him on their roof. In return, Elisha asks what he can do for this woman. The woman is polite and says she does not lack a thing. But upon learning that she and her husband had no son, and thus no heir to whom they could pass on their wealth, Elisha declares, “About this next year you will hold a son in your arms” (v16). The woman replies, “No, my lord. Please, man of God, don’t mislead your servant” (v16) suggesting that deep down this woman longed for a son but was hesitant to ask. True to His Word, God gives this woman a son.
What can we learn from this? God loves to bless those who generously give what they have to serve God’s purposes and to help God’s servants. You can never outgive God.
Heavenly Father, thank You for every lesson we can learn from Your Word. May I take You at Your Word and generously give what I have for Your kingdom’s purposes, knowing that You will provide for all my needs and satisfy my deepest desires with good things (Psalm 103:5). In Jesus’ name, AMEN!
