Old Testament Poetry
My latest book “Journeys of Faith” became available on November 28. It can be purchased online at Amazon or Barnes and Noble. I have included poetry and historical drawings of each of the 39 books in the Old Testament. I pray you will be inspired by reading “The Widow’s Oil” from 2 Kings.
A poor widow cried out To Elisha one day, “Your servant, my husband Has died. I cannot pay. “He exalted the Lord, And he loyally served. Now his creditor comes. Our fate is undeserved. “He is coming to take My two sons, each a slave.” Elisha said to her, “How can I help to save? “Tell me, what do you have As you work and toil?” The widow had nothing, Except a little oil. Elisha said, “Go look. Empty jars you will need. Ask neighbors all around; For many you must plead. “Then go inside your house. Shut the door behind you. Pour oil into the jars. Fill them all, not a few.” She left Elisha there; Shut the door with each son. Brought out the jars and poured, Each one full, overrun. When not a jar was left, The flow of oil ended. She went and told God’s man. He said, “That is splendid. “Go sell the oil and pay All the debts that you owe. You and your sons can live; Security you’ll know.” This story is to teach That God takes care of us. Multiplies when we obey; He loves our faith and trust. 2 Kings 4:1-7
