Elisha and the Widow’s Oil (2 Kings 4:1-7)
A widow of a prophet cries out to Elisha because her creditor is coming to take her two sons as slaves. Elisha asks what she has in her house, and she replies, “Nothing but a jar of oil.” Elisha instructs her to borrow empty vessels from her neighbors, fill them with oil, and sell the oil to pay her debt and live off the rest.

Elisha and the Shunammite Woman (2 Kings 4:8-37)
Elisha frequently visits Shunem, where a wealthy woman and her husband provide him with a room. Elisha promises her that she will have a son, despite her husband’s old age. She conceives and bears a son. Years later, the boy dies suddenly. The Shunammite woman places him on Elisha’s bed and travels to find Elisha. Elisha returns with her, prays to God, and revives the boy.

Elisha Purifies the Poisonous Stew (2 Kings 4:38-41)
During a famine, Elisha instructs his servant to prepare a large pot of stew for the prophets. One of them accidentally gathers wild gourds and adds them to the stew, making it poisonous. Elisha adds some flour to the pot, and the stew becomes safe to eat.

Elisha Feeds a Hundred Men (2 Kings 4:42-44)
A man brings Elisha twenty barley loaves and some ears of grain. Elisha instructs his servant to give it to the people to eat. Despite the small amount, the food multiplies, and there is plenty left over, fulfilling Elisha’s prophecy.

Life Applications from 2 Kings 4

1. Faith and Obedience (2 Kings 4:1-7)

• The widow’s faith and obedience to Elisha’s instructions resulted in a miraculous provision. In times of need, trust in God’s provision and follow His guidance.
• Application: When facing financial or personal crises, seek God’s guidance and trust in His provision. Small acts of faith can lead to great blessings.

1. Hospitality and Generosity (2 Kings 4:8-17)

• The Shunammite woman’s hospitality towards Elisha led to a blessing she hadn’t expected—a son. Generosity often brings unexpected blessings.
• Application: Be hospitable and generous, not for a reward but out of kindness. God often blesses those who bless others.

1. Faith in Difficult Times (2 Kings 4:18-37)

• The Shunammite woman’s faith didn’t waver even when her son died. She sought Elisha, believing in God’s power to bring life from death.
• Application: Maintain faith during trials and seek God’s help persistently. Trust in His power to bring restoration and hope.

1. Wisdom and God’s Provision (2 Kings 4:38-41)

• Elisha’s wisdom and faith transformed a poisonous stew into something safe to eat. God can turn harmful situations into beneficial ones.
• Application: Seek God’s wisdom in dealing with challenges. He can provide solutions that turn harmful circumstances into blessings.

1. God’s Abundance (2 Kings 4:42-44)

• Elisha’s miracle of feeding a hundred men with a small amount of food shows God’s ability to provide abundantly, more than we can imagine.
• Application: Trust that God can multiply your resources. Have faith in His ability to provide more than enough, even when it seems impossible.

These stories from 2 Kings 4 illustrate the importance of faith, obedience, hospitality, and trust in God’s power to provide and transform situations.