Homilist 2 Kings 4:1-8 Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets to Elisha, saying, Your servant my husband is dead… I. A PROPHET'S WIDOW IN DISTRESS. To-day some of the most enlightened, thoughtful, and really useful ministers are amongst the poorest. 1. That poverty is not necessarily a disgrace. It is sometimes the result of inflexible honesty and moral nobility. 2. That the best lives here are subject to trials. 3. That avarice feeds cruelty. II. A PROPHET AT WORK TO RELIEVE A BROTHER'S WIDOW. In her distress instinct tells her where to go, and she goes to Elisha, a man not only who knew her husband, but of kindred experiences and sympathies. See how Elisha helps this widow. 1. Promptly. He did not want arguments or testimonials. He helped her. 2. Effectively. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. |
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