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Expectations
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2/15/2010
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"A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha...'Your maidservant has nothing in the house except a jar of oil.'...'Go, borrow vessels at large for yourself from all your neighbors, even empty vessels; do not get a few.'" - 2 Kings 4:1-3 NASB
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The woman was the wife of a prophet. After his death, she seemed content with the little she had to live on. But when creditors were about to take her sons, she cried out in desperation for the prophet Elisha to help her.
The prophet knew that the widow needed to prepare herself to be blessed. She needed to start expecting blessings, recognizing there are no limits with God. It was time to believe "He is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope" (Ephesians 3:20 NLT).
Elisha told her to find as many empty jars as she could. Then she was to pour the little olive oil she had into these jars. As she kept pouring, something amazing happened: "Soon every container was full to the brim!" (v. 6)
It was a miracle! Suddenly, she had more than enough. She finally realized God could bless her abundantly, but to receive this abundance, she had to change her expectations and act in faith.
How easy it can be to complain and expect nothing from God. But He wants us to change our expectations and believe in His unlimited power. To show our confidence in Him, He wants us to exercise our faith and remember that we'll only reap what we sow (Galatians 6:7). If we want to reap bountifully, we must sow bountifully (2 Corinthians 9:6).
Don't let doubt fill your heart or limit what God can do in your life. As this widow learned, He wants to bless you mightily, giving you more than enough. But to receive His blessings, you must step out in faith and be prepared for your harvest. Expect Him to bless you, answer your prayers, and meet your needs. Abundantly!
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Father, I declare that Your promises are true. I will Sow Seeds with the time, talent, and treasure You've given me. Thank You for preparing an abundant Harvest! In Jesus' name. Amen.
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| Extended Reading
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2 Kings 4
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