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Verse 1
There was nothing left, Just a little bit of oil
was all she had
Her situation looked hopeless
Life seemed empty
The fire that she had was gone and
she could no longer sustain her family
A widow with nothing
A widow with nothing
That was her story

Verse 2
With the creditor approaching
In her most desperate time of need
She stood all alone, no friends no family
They read their charges You cannot
pay your debt
Your children now becomes our ransom
And they shall be taken, “She cried’
Lord I have nothing left I’m a widow with nothing
That was her testimony

Verse 3
But, when God heard her desperate cry
He came down for His own
He quickly came to her as
He heard the cry of His own.
He led her to find Elisha
The prophet for that hour

Verse 4
Go – Thus saith the Lord
God had already told me your
troubles will be gone.
The story of your life will be
different from now on.
Bring every jar you can find,
God will transform your life
The little oil that you have will be multiplied
Even now, right now
Your children will never be slaves
and you will never be, in debt anymore.
God has chosen you and in
your home He will work a paradox.

Verse 5
In the house that was empty now has everything.
The widow who was weeping can rejoice and sing.
Where there was nothing, today you can have it all.
Step out by faith and see God multiply your oil
Now your fire’s burning, shine your light each day.
You’ve touched the hem of His garment as
He passed your way All who saw you suffer
at the hands of death, now sees
the blessings of the Lord.

Notes

The hymn Widow With Nothing is a powerful testament to God’s faithfulness and miraculous provision in times of extreme desperation. For a Christian, it serves as a reminder that God is attentive to the cries of His people and can transform even the most hopeless situations into testimonies of His goodness and power.

In the first two verses, the song tells the story of a widow who is at the end of her means, with only a little oil left and creditors threatening to take her children as payment for her debts. This imagery represents moments when life feels empty, and all resources—physical, emotional, and spiritual—are depleted. The widow’s cry, “Lord I have nothing left,” embodies the sincere and desperate prayers of those who feel powerless and alone.

The turning point comes in the third verse when God hears her desperate plea and intervenes. He sends her to Elisha, the prophet, who brings divine guidance and a promise of deliverance. This illustrates that God responds to sincere cries for help and often uses His chosen servants to bring solutions and hope.

Verses four and five reveal the fulfillment of God’s promise. The miraculous multiplication of oil symbolizes how God can take what little we have and transform it into abundance. The widow’s household, once destitute, becomes a place of rejoicing, demonstrating that faith and obedience can lead to transformation. The hymn emphasizes that God works “paradoxes”—unexpected miracles that defy human understanding.

Ultimately, the hymn is a celebration of God’s power to turn mourning into joy and scarcity into abundance. It encourages Christians to step out in faith, trusting that God can change their story and bless them beyond their greatest hopes.

Singers

1. Rhoda Wangeci
2. Shamim Wanjala
3. Christabel Wanjiku – https://www.youtube.com/@christabelwanjiku
4. Liz Rebosar – https://www.youtube.com/@bereanctcsingers2244
5. Miriam Atieno Rose – http://www.youtube.com/@MiriamRoseAtieno
6. Philly Abonyo – https://www.youtube.com/@philly-o
7. Belinder Kanyanya
8. Faith Otaget
9. Lee Vayle – https://www.youtube.com/@broleemusic

Video and Tech

1. Joshua Kimura
2. David Kimani
3. Eric Ngoneshi
4. Kevin Mkenya
5. Ian McRae

Venue

Gaba, Eldoret

Date

Saturday, 27th April, 2024

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