The 2nd time we meet the Shunammite Woman is in 2 Kings 8:1-6. So Elisha is still staying at the Shunammite Woman’s home whenever he goes through Shunem and it is on one of these visits that Elisha warns her of a famine to come upon the land ordering the family to leave their home for the 7 years of famine.
The Shunammite Woman immediately gathered her things with her family and left their home and lands. She asked no questions. She didn’t delay. She immediately took action to do what the holy man of God had commanded her. Not only that but she went to the land of the Philistines. Seven years in an unholy land and we hear nothing of her complaining.
So they return home after seven years and as expected, someone else now owns their lands so her family is homeless. But only for a moment. You see God is a situation changer.
After returning home and seeing their property belonging to someone else, the Shunammite Woman decides to go request their property back from the King and it was only because she was obedient to the man of God’s directions that she arrived at the palace just as Gehazi, Elisha’s servant was relating her story to the King. Now that’s favor! She not only received her property back, but the current owner had to restore any profits from the lands made during their seven year absence as well. If God be for you, who can stand against you. The Shunammite Woman is a perfect example of knowing who God is, knowing who is sent by God, having a servant’s heart despite your wealthy status, and having an obedient spirit will allow God to move time for you and set you smack dab in the middle of the blessing. Be blessed! Evangelist Cheryl Davies (www.fearnotministries.com) #SharingIsCaring #ShunammiteWoman #TheTimeChanger #Restoration#GloryToGod
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