When the Shunammite woman faced the unimaginable—her son had died—she was not overwhelmed with grief. She could feel the coldness of his body, I can only imagine what was running through her mind. But in that moment, she did not let her emotions dictate her actions. She knew that something had gone wrong, and she also knew that an enemy was behind it. Without hesitation, she took her lifeless child to the prophet’s room and laid him on the bed.
Then, she saddled a donkey and set out, accompanied only by a servant. She didn’t even tell her husband what had happened—she simply left to seek the prophet.
This woman’s reaction to a heart-wrenching situation is an example for us all. How do we respond when things don’t go as we hope? When life presents us with challenges, our response as children of God determines how much influence the enemy can have in our lives. We are not meant to react like those who don’t know God. Instead, we should press forward, believing that our God is bigger than any challenge we face.
Though the Shunammite woman knew the reality that her son was dead, she was not willing to accept defeat. She believed that the God of the prophet, who had blessed her with the child in the first place, could not allow him to be taken away from her. Her faith was unwavering. She refused to give up, even when the circumstances seemed impossible. She confidently set off to find the prophet, believing in the power of God to bring her son back.
When Elisha saw her approaching from a distance, he told his servant to run and ask her: “Are you all right? Is your husband all right? Is your child all right?” Her response was simple but powerful: ” (2 Kings 4:27).
Even in the face of such overwhelming grief, the Shunammite woman’s confession was positive. She refused to let her words reflect fear or despair. As children of God, our confessions have the power to shape our reality. The Bible reminds us to focus on what is pure, holy, and praiseworthy. We are called to speak words of faith, not defeat.
The power of positive confession goes beyond sounding “spiritual” or wise. It’s about aligning our words with the truth of God’s promises. God spoke the world into existence, and the same power is available to us when we declare His word over our lives. Why, then, should we speak words of defeat and negativity when we serve a God who speaks life?
Proverbs 23:7 tells us, “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” If we dwell on negative thoughts, those thoughts will eventually shape our actions and our lives. But when we declare words of faith, we align ourselves with God’s will for our lives and position ourselves for miracles. The Shunammite woman’s positive confession set her up for a miracle. In fact, Elisha didn’t even know there was a problem until she approached him and shared her story.
So, what is your attitude when faced with challenges? Do you allow your circumstances to dictate your emotions and reactions? Do you wear a gloomy face, as though you’re battling against God? The Shunammite woman was devastated, but her countenance did not reflect despair. She chose to believe that God could still make a way.
Friends, when life seems difficult, let’s choose faith over fear. Let’s keep our eyes on God’s promises and speak words of victory, even in the toughest of times. Positive confessions align us with God's power, and just like the Shunammite woman, our faith and words can position us for a miracle.
Stay Revived!
No comments:
Post a Comment