We first encounter the Shunammite Woman in 2 King 4:8-37 as Elisha was passing by. From the first the Shunammite Woman was considered a great woman. This woman carried a discerning spirit for she perceived that Elisha was a holy man of God and from the beginning she chose to serve him. Despite her status she chose to be a servant to the man of God.
Without being asked to, the Shunammite Woman decided to add onto her house a room, reserved only for Elisha, to rest in whenever he passed her way. Her desire to be a servant to the man of God required a response.
Notice that the Shunammite Woman never had to ask Elisha to bless her household. Her giving came from her heart without a need to receive anything in return. She positioned herself to be a receiver. Not only that, but she placed herself in a position of remembrance. Every time Elisha came to Shunem he would think of this woman and her kindness towards him.
Elijah did not know what the woman’s needs were. A prophet is not all seeing as God is, and sometimes must ask questions and Elisha was ready to prophesy once he received his answer.
So the Shunammite Woman gave birth to a son which grew to be a young man. The story tells how one day he had a pain in his head and died. The Shunammite Woman went searching for Elisha and would not leave him until he came himself to her son. Even though she had a little doubt she still carried hope that Elisha would heal her son and he did.
So don't worry about the doubt. As long as you have hope, doubt will quickly be overcame. Be blessed! Evangelist Cheryl Davies (www.fearnotministries.com) #SharingIsCaring #ShunammiteWoman #GiveFreely #CreateProphesy#GloryToGod
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