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INSIGNIFICANT 2

Text : 2Kings 4:2. 

 *Elisha responded, “What shall I do for you? Tell me what you have in your house.” She replied, “Your servant has nothing in the entire house except for a flask of oil.”* 

The story was told of a woman who was just bereaved of her husband. She was a poor widow with two other lives (her sons) to cater for. As if her predicament was not grave enough, her late husband left loans for her to service.

It turned out that her creditor was the impatient type. Since she couldn't pay up, her children were to be taken into indentured servitude. At this point, God gave this woman enough wisdom to run to the right place and person for help.

 *Every challenge should  push you closer to God and not otherwise.* 

The man of God demanded to know what the woman had. *Naturally, man is quick to remember and recount what he does not have than  what he has.* 

The woman replied that,  “Your servant has nothing in the entire house except for a flask of oil.” The truth is, God did not create anyone as an empty vessel. No, He deposited in each and everyone a uniqueness. This explains why every individual comes with different palm prints.

 *Now, it is one thing to have a gift, it's another to acknowledge it or even use it.* The first response the woman gave was that she had nothing, before she later added that there's one "insignificant" bottle of oil in the house. 
Devil always help man in magnifying his needs and make him oblivion of his blessings. Snap out of it and appreciate God for what you have, rather than complain about what you don't. 

A *number of times, God choses the things that man has regarded as insignificant to showcase His glory,* (1 Cor. 1:27,) so  that it can be obvious to all that this is the Lord's doing.

I'm sure you know the end of the story, God multiplied the oil, and delivered her from debt. God is ready to multiply His blessings upon your life, but first, you must acknowledge the seemingly insignificant blessings He had given you already.


Bible Reading  : 2 Kings 4:1-7.

 *Prayer Focus* 

1. Father, I'm sorry for not appreciating your blessings in my life. 

2. Lord, help me to see what you have blessed me with that I  may be better positioned to receive more.


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