Unsung Sisters of Action: Widow of a Prophet

2 Kings 4:1

Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen.

Actions:

One can only fathom the grief, frustrations and concerns this sister endured being a newly widowed mother of two sons. During what possibly could’ve been the most difficult time in her life she encountered some financial troubles. This obligation left by her husband was burdensome for the creditor demanded “Pay up or give me your boys as bondmen!”  After hearing those threatening words this sister sought the only Man she knew that could make the impossible possible the Most High! Once she located the man of the Most High: Elisha she explained her concerns in detail to the prophet.

Without hesitation he asked “How may I help you?” “Tell me, what is it that you have of value”? She expressed right away “I have only a pot of oil!” In full certainty Elisha urged her “Go, borrow bowls, vases, jars, pots and pans borrow whatever you can from all your neighbors, once you arrive at home close the doors behind you and your sons because when you begin to pour; the oil will overflow!” So she left him in hast borrowing from everyone her neighbor and closed the doors on the three of them. Nothing short of amazement is how I see her and her two sons witnessing the oil flowing like a never ending fountain into the countless vessels. As she cried to her sons “Bring me another pot!” Her sons replying “There isn’t anymore!” and at that moment the oil ceased.

Overwhelmed with the sight of all the once empty containers now filled to the rim with oil she hurried to Elisha to tell him of her outcome. Elisha further instructs her to sell the oil and pay the debt. Wow! This widow along with her obedient sons exercised their faith in Elohim and didn’t hesitate to put in the works to reap the benefits of repaying the debt of her late husband whom was known to fear YHWH. I leave you with this to ponder on; Elisha also informed her and her children to live off the remainder of the profits! When YHWH steps in to protect and give to those that fear him truly he provides abundantly!