Comments on: Don’t ask for just a few. http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/06/20/dont-ask-for-just-a-few/ Seeking Wisdom, Washing Dishes Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:54:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Christian Carnival CCXXX: The “Broken Things” Edition | Thinking Christian http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/06/20/dont-ask-for-just-a-few/#comment-22203 Christian Carnival CCXXX: The “Broken Things” Edition | Thinking Christian Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:48:59 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/06/20/dont-ask-for-just-a-few/#comment-22203 [...] Jennifer in OR, at Diary of 1, recommends, Don’t ask for just a few. Instead, with a message from the life of Elisha, she [...] […] Jennifer in OR, at Diary of 1, recommends, Don’t ask for just a few. Instead, with a message from the life of Elisha, she […]

]]> By: Jen http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/06/20/dont-ask-for-just-a-few/#comment-22137 Jen Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:45:48 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/06/20/dont-ask-for-just-a-few/#comment-22137 <b>Jane</b>, good point. The widow herself at first said she had nothing. Oh, except a little oil. She had no idea. The <em>nothing</em> that she had, the <em>so little</em> that she had, would be used for miraculous provision. Jane, good point. The widow herself at first said she had nothing. Oh, except a little oil. She had no idea. The nothing that she had, the so little that she had, would be used for miraculous provision.

]]> By: Jane http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/06/20/dont-ask-for-just-a-few/#comment-22133 Jane Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:11:44 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/06/20/dont-ask-for-just-a-few/#comment-22133 This is a good story to ponder on and remember- during our times of need and when we are called upon to help others. How many times do we think "sure, I'd like to help, but all I have to offer is too little." That is not for us to worry about- God will take care of the rest. He just asks us to be obedient. This is a good story to ponder on and remember- during our times of need and when we are called upon to help others. How many times do we think “sure, I’d like to help, but all I have to offer is too little.” That is not for us to worry about- God will take care of the rest. He just asks us to be obedient.

]]> By: Jen http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/06/20/dont-ask-for-just-a-few/#comment-22132 Jen Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:10:45 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/06/20/dont-ask-for-just-a-few/#comment-22132 <b>Tipper</b>, funny point about the neighbors. And how would they feel if perhaps they later found themselves in a position of buying her oil in their old jars?! <b>Becky</b>, I'm glad you enjoyed this. One more thought. Oil typically represents the Holy Spirit, as Sheila pointed out. This story is an amazing Old Testament foretelling of the coming Holy Spirit (told about in the book of Acts), and as each one (empty jar) comes, he/she is filled, and our debts are paid (sins are fogiven), and our slavery is ended. Not only that, but just as there was security for the woman and her sons even after the debts were paid, so it is with us - we have the Holy Spirit continually equipping us and daily bringing new life as our helper, educator, guide, convicter, empowerer. Tipper, funny point about the neighbors. And how would they feel if perhaps they later found themselves in a position of buying her oil in their old jars?!

Becky, I’m glad you enjoyed this.

One more thought. Oil typically represents the Holy Spirit, as Sheila pointed out. This story is an amazing Old Testament foretelling of the coming Holy Spirit (told about in the book of Acts), and as each one (empty jar) comes, he/she is filled, and our debts are paid (sins are fogiven), and our slavery is ended. Not only that, but just as there was security for the woman and her sons even after the debts were paid, so it is with us - we have the Holy Spirit continually equipping us and daily bringing new life as our helper, educator, guide, convicter, empowerer.

]]> By: Beckynsc http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/06/20/dont-ask-for-just-a-few/#comment-22126 Beckynsc Sat, 21 Jun 2008 12:47:21 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/06/20/dont-ask-for-just-a-few/#comment-22126 Awesome post! Thanks! Awesome post!
Thanks!

]]> By: Tipper http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/06/20/dont-ask-for-just-a-few/#comment-22124 Tipper Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:16:32 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/06/20/dont-ask-for-just-a-few/#comment-22124 Another thing I thought of-you know all the neighbors were talking about why she needed all those jars. I always liked this story. And I seem to need to be reminded about God's blessings lately-so thank you! Another thing I thought of-you know all the neighbors were talking about why she needed all those jars. I always liked this story. And I seem to need to be reminded about God’s blessings lately-so thank you!

]]> By: Jen http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/06/20/dont-ask-for-just-a-few/#comment-22117 Jen Sat, 21 Jun 2008 03:54:50 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/06/20/dont-ask-for-just-a-few/#comment-22117 <b>Sheila</b>, I love your thoughts on this! I like the image of you pouring the oil of annointing that the Holy Spirit has given you into the lives of others who are in need of His touch. There is such a theme in the Bible about one being given just enough, just the right amount and no more - I think so that we don't forget the source! Sheila, I love your thoughts on this! I like the image of you pouring the oil of annointing that the Holy Spirit has given you into the lives of others who are in need of His touch. There is such a theme in the Bible about one being given just enough, just the right amount and no more - I think so that we don’t forget the source!

]]> By: Sheila http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/06/20/dont-ask-for-just-a-few/#comment-22116 Sheila Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:03:12 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/06/20/dont-ask-for-just-a-few/#comment-22116 Jen, This is a story God uses often to speak to my heart about pouring out what I have (a little oil- His annointing, His touch of grace in my life) into those "empty vessels" in all my neighbors whenever my ministry to my own children brings me oppurtunity to pour out into others. He continues to use this story to help me believe that it's in those times when I feel barren and empty, if I'll just pour out the grace of life He's poured into me, He'll give me all I need. It's one of my favorite stories! I like what you said in your comment, "It's neat how God can take something that's seemingly unimportant, unnecessary, and under-used...and put them to use as vessels of a miracle..." SO TRUE! Sheila Jen, This is a story God uses often to speak to my heart about pouring out what I have (a little oil- His annointing, His touch of grace in my life) into those “empty vessels” in all my neighbors whenever my ministry to my own children brings me oppurtunity to pour out into others. He continues to use this story to help me believe that it’s in those times when I feel barren and empty, if I’ll just pour out the grace of life He’s poured into me, He’ll give me all I need.

It’s one of my favorite stories!

I like what you said in your comment, “It’s neat how God can take something that’s seemingly unimportant, unnecessary, and under-used…and put them to use as vessels of a miracle…” SO TRUE!

Sheila

]]> By: Jen http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/06/20/dont-ask-for-just-a-few/#comment-22110 Jen Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:36:53 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/06/20/dont-ask-for-just-a-few/#comment-22110 <b>David</b>, thank you. I just had another thought about this - all of her neighbors with their empty jars - they probably were not in dire need of their empty jars, and maybe they were just sitting collecting dust. It's neat how God can take something that's seemingly unimportant, unnecessary, and under-used, like all those empty jars, and put them to use as vessels of a miracle, literally bringing freedom to the captive and restoring life to the destitute. David, thank you. I just had another thought about this - all of her neighbors with their empty jars - they probably were not in dire need of their empty jars, and maybe they were just sitting collecting dust. It’s neat how God can take something that’s seemingly unimportant, unnecessary, and under-used, like all those empty jars, and put them to use as vessels of a miracle, literally bringing freedom to the captive and restoring life to the destitute.

]]> By: David Porter http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/06/20/dont-ask-for-just-a-few/#comment-22104 David Porter Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:28:30 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/06/20/dont-ask-for-just-a-few/#comment-22104 Wonderful lesson! Thanks! Wonderful lesson! Thanks!

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