North Greenville Church Calendar – North Greenville Church

The wife of one of the sons of the prophets was in a double predicament, and she cried out to Elisha. Her husband was dead, and he had been in debt. This meant that they could be sold into slavery by her husband's creditor. Yet, she doesn't blame God, she consults Elisha. The lesson is that come what may, we must trust in God, who has told His church through James that providing for widows and orphans is true religion. He provides in many ways throughout scripture by way of His people: committing lost sheep to foreigners and widows, leaving remaining olives on trees for widows and leaving unharvested grain in the corners of fields for gleaning widows; these are some of God's provisions. In Psalm 68 we learn that God is father to the fatherless and the protector of widows. Through Timothy, God gives further instructions for His care over widows: younger widows should remarry, older widows should show godliness, families are to provide for their widows, solitary widows are to be put on the roll if faithful and over 60. In the case of the poor widow in 2 Kings, God provided an endless supply of olive oil for her to sell and pay off her husband's debts, saving her sons from slavery. She demonstrates trust in God. If we are obedient, we will experience God's love poured into our hearts. David showed this love to Mephibosheth, treating Saul's son as his own. God provides through His people and through prayer. We must seek now how God would work through us. How is He using us? We must open our hearts to God in service to His Kingdom. ... See MoreSee Less