In II Kings 4:1-7, there is an amazing story of prosperity that is timeless in its metaphysical message. In today's troubled economy, the implications are staggering!
For those unfamiliar with this story, let us share it quickly:
Verse 1: The wife of a man from the company of the prophets begged of Elisha, "Your servant, my husband, is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now the man in whom he was in debt is coming to take my two boys as his slaves."
Verse 2: Elisha responded, "How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?" "I have nothing there at all," she said,"I have nothing except a little oil."
Verse 3: Elisha said, "Go around the neighborhood and borrow jugs and bowls from everyone. Get as many as you can
Verse 4: Then go inside your house and shut the door behind you and your sons. Pour oil into all the jars, and as each is filled, set it to one side."
Verse 5: She left him and followed his advice.. Her boys brought the jars to her and she kept pouring in the oil.
Verse 6: When all the jars were full, she said to her son, "Bring me another one." However, he replied, "We've used all the containers." Then the oil stopped flowing.
Verse 7: Then this woman went and told Elisha, and he said, "Go, sell the oil and take care of your debts. You and your sons can live on the money that remains"
From a metaphysical standpoint, we know that everything from this story stands for something that is going on inside us. So let's review the major elements:
Elisha: Stands for our Spiritual "I-Am"
The Widow: Symbolizes a belief in separation from God-a belief in an external God who withholds our good. A widow signifies one who has lost sight of God as provider. The unity between mind and intuition has been cut off, and lack and burden result.
Empty vessels: Stand for expanded consciousness to include new faith and vision; an openness to Divine ideas.
Bringing vessels into the house and shutting the door: Indicates concentration and meditation - going to "Headquarters" and giving focus and attention to Truth.
Oil: symbolizes Divine Substance
So how does all of this relate to us? The truth revealed in this story is the increasing power of Spirit. When Elisha asked the widow what she had, he was essentially asking, "Where is your consciousness?" Obviously, her consciousness was on lack. When our attention is on "only-ness," we are putting our thought energy on our lack.
The Key Principle to remember and apply: Whatever you possess, DO NOT IDENTIFY IT WITH THE WORD "ONLY!"
As we expand our consciousness, and focus our attention on our unending flow of substance rather than our lack, we create an energy/idea flow that magnetically attracts even more abundance from True Source.
For those unfamiliar with this story, let us share it quickly:
Verse 1: The wife of a man from the company of the prophets begged of Elisha, "Your servant, my husband, is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now the man in whom he was in debt is coming to take my two boys as his slaves."
Verse 2: Elisha responded, "How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?" "I have nothing there at all," she said,"I have nothing except a little oil."
Verse 3: Elisha said, "Go around the neighborhood and borrow jugs and bowls from everyone. Get as many as you can
Verse 4: Then go inside your house and shut the door behind you and your sons. Pour oil into all the jars, and as each is filled, set it to one side."
Verse 5: She left him and followed his advice.. Her boys brought the jars to her and she kept pouring in the oil.
Verse 6: When all the jars were full, she said to her son, "Bring me another one." However, he replied, "We've used all the containers." Then the oil stopped flowing.
Verse 7: Then this woman went and told Elisha, and he said, "Go, sell the oil and take care of your debts. You and your sons can live on the money that remains"
From a metaphysical standpoint, we know that everything from this story stands for something that is going on inside us. So let's review the major elements:
Elisha: Stands for our Spiritual "I-Am"
The Widow: Symbolizes a belief in separation from God-a belief in an external God who withholds our good. A widow signifies one who has lost sight of God as provider. The unity between mind and intuition has been cut off, and lack and burden result.
Empty vessels: Stand for expanded consciousness to include new faith and vision; an openness to Divine ideas.
Bringing vessels into the house and shutting the door: Indicates concentration and meditation - going to "Headquarters" and giving focus and attention to Truth.
Oil: symbolizes Divine Substance
So how does all of this relate to us? The truth revealed in this story is the increasing power of Spirit. When Elisha asked the widow what she had, he was essentially asking, "Where is your consciousness?" Obviously, her consciousness was on lack. When our attention is on "only-ness," we are putting our thought energy on our lack.
The Key Principle to remember and apply: Whatever you possess, DO NOT IDENTIFY IT WITH THE WORD "ONLY!"
As we expand our consciousness, and focus our attention on our unending flow of substance rather than our lack, we create an energy/idea flow that magnetically attracts even more abundance from True Source.
About the Author:
Drs. Bil & Cher Holton are Spiritual Leaders at Unity Spiritual Life Center in Durham, NC, where they practice positive, practical, progressive Christianity. Visit their website at Unity Spiritual Life Center and sign up to receive a complimentary 4-week e-course.
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