Just like Elijah has his widow to help him, so too for Elisha. This poor woman was overwhelmed. She was destitute, and her husband has recently died. Creditors came knocking to collect. When asked what she still had, she responds boldly: NOTHING! She even overlooked the little she did have. Regardless of her limited vision, God's prophet sets about to invite her into the process of divine provision. Notice when the oil stopped flowing - when she got to the end of her vision of what was needed. We can do the same. When we do not "see it," we will NOT see it.

The Outpouring

Limited Vision Limits Provision

2 Kings 4:1-7

1. A position of desperation (2 Kings 4:1-2)

a. Hardships can hinder our awareness of God's presence.

2. Faith prepares for God's provision (2 Kings 4:3-5)

a. God's provision is connected to our faith.

i. Your job is to create capacity. God's job is to fill it.

b. The principle of private faith and public action

3. The provision that was poured out (2 Kings 4:6-7)

a. God gave beyond what she asked.

b. Do we stop short of all God has for us?