When a situation seems impossible, we must remember that nothing is impossible for God. In trying times, we have an opportunity to flex our faith and lean into His supernatural power. God will provide. We need to trust Him. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef looks at the power of faith in a faithful God.
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[00:00:08] A Drop of Oil in God's Hands by Dr. Michael Youssef
[00:00:14] When a situation seems impossible, we must remember that nothing is impossible for God.
[00:00:19] In trying times, we have an opportunity to flex our faith and lean into His supernatural
[00:00:24] power.
[00:00:25] God will provide.
[00:00:26] We just need to trust Him.
[00:00:29] 2 Kings 4 tells us about a widow who was all out of options.
[00:00:34] The woman's deceased husband had left behind a debt and his creditor was on the way to
[00:00:38] collect.
[00:00:39] She was facing shame and degradation and a loss of her sons, and then she remembered
[00:00:45] the promises of God.
[00:00:47] The widow's husband had been faithful to God and as head of the household he had
[00:00:51] led his family to trust and obey the Lord.
[00:00:54] This poor woman knew God had promised to care for the righteous and provide for their
[00:00:58] needs, so when she approached Elisha seeking God's help, she knew her situation mattered
[00:01:04] to God.
[00:01:05] She placed her faith not in her good works or in the faithfulness of her husband, but
[00:01:10] squarely in the God who keeps His promises.
[00:01:14] She also displayed confidence in God's provision.
[00:01:17] When Elisha asked her what she had in her house as a starting point, she replied,
[00:01:23] Your servant has nothing here at all.
[00:01:26] Still then she thought for a moment, remembered she did have something.
[00:01:31] A small jar of olive oil.
[00:01:34] The little bit of oil at the bottom of the tiny jar really was nothing comparison to
[00:01:39] the size of her debt, yet she offered it to the Lord knowing that in His hands
[00:01:44] it could be enough.
[00:01:46] Finally, this widow maximized her capacity for blessing.
[00:01:50] Elisha told her to borrow jars and containers from her neighbors, and not just
[00:01:53] a few.
[00:01:54] So she asked for as many as her neighbors can spare, and God blessed her
[00:01:59] accordingly.
[00:02:00] The oil in that small jar of hers filled all the containers, stopping only
[00:02:05] when the last was topped off.
[00:02:08] She prepared for a large blessing, and that's exactly what she received.
[00:02:13] As the world around you grows dark, God is still faithful.
[00:02:17] Now is the time to expand your capacity to receive.
[00:02:20] Don't be content with just a few jars.
[00:02:23] Expect great things from the Lord.
[00:02:25] He's your loving Father, who is supernaturally at work in your life for
[00:02:29] your good and for the blessing of those around you.
[00:02:33] Let's pray together.
[00:02:35] Lord, You are so faithful.
[00:02:38] Your blessings are overwhelming.
[00:02:40] You fill our cup to overflowing.
[00:02:44] Help us to see how You are at work in our lives.
[00:02:47] May we have eyes to see Your goodness and confidence that You're able
[00:02:51] and willing to bless us as Your children.
[00:02:55] We pray this in the name of Jesus.
[00:02:57] Amen.
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