PASTOR’S CORNER, Aaron Koehn, Trinity Faith Church, Liberal
Oil has always been highly valued. In biblical times, it was essential for producing light, soothing and healing wounds, caring for the sick, softening the skin, and for ceremonial use. Oil was also used to anoint – setting someone apart as favored by God.
Most importantly, oil provided light in dark places. Every home depended on it.
“Now one of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha for help… ‘Your servant my husband is dead… and the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves.’ Elisha said to her, ‘What shall I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in the house?’ She said, ‘Your maidservant has nothing in the house except a small jar of oil.’” 2 Kings 4:1–7 (AMP, abridged)
In her moment of desperation, the woman was asked to use what she already had. What remained in her house was oil—the very thing used to bring light into darkness.
She did not realize what she possessed. Elisha did.
That oil had the power to illuminate not only her home, but many homes beyond it. What appeared to be her worst moment became a miracle that brought light, provision, and hope to others.
This is often how God works in our weakest seasons. When we use what we have—the oil that represents hope, healing, anointing, and light—and allow it to flow outward, God multiplies it to illuminate dark places around us.
“In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” John 1:4–5 (AMP)
Whatever dark places surround you today, look to the source that dispels darkness. Look for God’s providence—and let His light shine.
I am praying for God’s miraculous light to move in your life and situation.
