2 Kings 18:1-37; Jeremiah 51:25-64; 1 Timothy 2:1-15
Then he (Elisha) said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few. 2 Kings 4:3
The widow in this story, through no fault of her own, found herself in debt. It must have been a humiliating experience for her to ask for help from her neighbours, but she acceded to Elisha’s request. No doubt when she returned the vessels, having paid her debts, it was a powerful witness to the neighbours. Never forget the Lord freely paid our sin debts at the cost of His life (Col. 2:14). —Brian Russell
A debtor to mercy alone,
Of covenant mercy I sing;
Nor fear, with God’s righteousness on,
My person and offerings to bring. —Augustus M. Toplady