In 2 Kings 4:1-7 (NIV) there is a widow whose husband served the lord. He died leaving her in a desperate situation. Creditors are knocking at her door, demanding her sons become their indentured servants to pay off the debt. The woman is in despair. She cries to Elisha for help.
Overlooked Asset
Elisha states to her “How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?” (2 Kings 4:2, NIV). The woman states that all she has is a small jar of olive oil. That one jar of olive oil is multiplied into many jars. Many jars producing the assets she needs to sell and provide for her household. A moderate resource became the foundation of her solution. How often do we miss out on our own “small jars of oil” because of focusing on what we lack?
Look Within
Our world influences us to compare, contrast and covet. This scripture challenges you to stop looking at others. Redirects your gaze to look inward asking yourself two questions.
What do you have? This requires taking an inventory of physical resources, skills and talents, knowledge and experience as well as relationships and connections.
What is within you? This is reflecting on untapped potential, hidden strengths, dormant dreams and divine purpose.
Inventory to Impact
Like the widow, your breakthrough can occur with taking an honest assessment of your current resources. What is insignificant to you, can become extraordinary with God’s multiplication. Take your inventory today. List your tangible and intangible assets, identify overlooked opportunities, consider your “small jar” that can be multiplied and trust in divine multiplication.
Moving Forward
Transformation often begins not by acquiring something new, but by recognizing and activating what you already possess. Your “small jar of oil” – whether it’s a talent, idea, or resource – could be the seed of your next miracle.
Reflection
As you face your own challenges, remember Elisha’s question: “What do you have?” The answer might reveal more possibilities than you imagine.
