Her son laid lifelessly on his bed. Believing that all things are possible to those who believe, she took the matter to the Prophet Elisha. She traveled about twenty miles, seeking solution for her problem. Not until she approached the prophet, did she say anything about the death of her son. Instead, when asked, is it well with you? Well with your husband? Well with the child? And she answered, It is well (II Kings 4:26). The story of the Shunamite woman found in II Kings 4:18-36 is an amazing story of courage and faith. She believed in the resurrection power; therefore, she did not plan her son’s funeral. God honored her faith and through the Prophet Elisha, He gave life back to her son. This story is an encouragement. We must believe that our God’s power is greater than the power of death. He is the life giver; He is the Resurrection and He is life. The written Word is filled with promises to uplift and to encourage those who seek the Lord with all their heart. He said, I am with you when you walk through the fire- fire of tribulation, as He was with Daniel’s friends when thrown in the furnace. I am with you through life and through death. Although, I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me. (Ps. 23). YAHSHUA is preparing a place for you and me and when it is ready He will come to fetch us from this world. He said, “Let not your hearts be troubled, believe in God, believe also in Me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so I would have told you, for I am going away to prepare a place for you. And when I go and make ready a place for you, I will come back again and will take you to Myself, that where I am you may be also” (John 14:1-3).
Light from the Word 