The Holy Spirit, by A. B. Simpson (Volume 1)

The Holy Spirit, by A. B. Simpson (Volume 1)—the first volume of Simpson's classic work (part of the A. B. Simpson collection)

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Chapter 14: The Pot of Oil

1. HER NEED. First, we have, in the case of this poor widow, an example of great need. Her situation was one of debt, danger, distress, and of complete helplessness. She had no one to go to but God, and, unless delivered by Him, her situation must have become one of the greatest extremity. It represents the very worst and most helpless state in which a child of God can be found. But such a situation is often the greatest blessing that can come to us, because it throws us upon God, and compels us to trust in the all-sufficiency of His grace.
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