I recall a story about the Late Dr. Lester Sumrall. At a time in his ministry, he trusted God for the resources to buy Hercules plane to enable him distribute relief materials to different parts of the world. While he was gathering the resources, the Lord asked him where he would park the plane if he got one. As an expression of his faith, he put the resources he had gathered into building a hangar even when the plane was not yet in sight. Soon after, a series of miraculous events took place and he got the money to actualize his dream.

In spiritual parlance, getting the vessel ready precedes supply…Always let preparation go ahead of your expectations.

In spiritual parlance, getting the vessel ready precedes supply. In 2 Kings 4, a widow approached Elisha about her financial predicament. Among other things, the prophet instructed her to go and borrow empty vessels, emphasizing that they must be many. The miracle happened after the vessels were provided. “So she went from him and shut the door behind her and her sons, who brought the vessels to her; and she poured it out. Now it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said to her son, “Bring me another vessel.” And he said to her, “There is not another vessel.” So the oil ceased.” II Kings 4:5-6 NKJV. Interestingly, the quantity of the vessels determined the quantity of the oil that was supplied. Always let preparation go ahead of your expectations.