A Widow
A widow of a prophet who feared God
Came to the strong prophet Elisha
With a problem of her creditor's prod
He would take her sons; place on docket
The widow asked for Elisha's wise help
He asked her, "What did she have in the house?"
She said, "nothing save a pot that oil held."
She was deficient in goods since death of spouse
Elisha gave her wise council that day
Borrow empty vessels from friends and all
Then enter your home, close the door and stay
Pour oil until all are filled great and small
A Holy Spirit filled widow had faith
Her cup was filled 'til overflowed with grace
In the Bible Oil can represent the Holy Spirit
She was filled with the Holy Spirit for she
sought out the Prophet of God for help and
not ordinary man..
It was a miracle that happened but also
it was an allegory...
Based on II Kings 4
I used three different translations of the Bible
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