S – Elisha asked her, “What can I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in the house?” 

She said, “Your servant has nothing in the house except a jar of oil.”

2 Kings 4:2 CSB

O – Commentary:

Her little bit of oil was olive oil used for food and fuel. Elisha told her to collect empty jars; they would be filled with oil God would provide. The widow’s faith can be “measured” by the number of jars she collected in response to the prophet’s instructions. Shutting the door provided privacy for the task of pouring the oil. Not everyone was to see the miracle take place; only the widow and her sons, the direct beneficiaries of God’s grace, should see it. But later she probably told all her friends about God’s miraculous provision. God provided oil enough to fill all the jars the woman had collected, all she felt she needed. She returned to Elisha with a report of the miracle and he told her to sell the oil and pay her debts. There was enough money left over for her to live on after all her financial obligations had been met.

 “2 Kings,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures,

A – Two great principles.  First, “What is in your house?” God provides everything you need to obey his will and be successful.  It is in you (gifts, talents, attitude) or it is accessible to you.  Second, “Where is your faith?”  Do you believe God is with you and will provide?

R – Heavenly Father, we stand in awe and revere of all you do for us.  Thank you for your provision.  Help us to steward all that you entrust to us to bring honor to your name.