When Shunammite woman showed kindness and provided lodging place for the man of God, Elisha. Elisha wanted to do something for her, even without her asking for it. He prophesied '16 "About this time next year," Elisha said, "you will hold a son in your arms." Despite her disbelief, she became pregnant.
The Shunammite woman and her husband of old age must be overjoyed with a son. However, he died in his young age in his father's field. How can this be? No wonder the Shunmmite woman let out of bitterness to Elisha "Didn't I tell you, 'Don't raise my hopes'?" Great disappointment follow after the great joy. The higher the expectation, the greater the pain it is with the fall or failure.
Resurrection effort started with Elisha's staff that his servant Gehazi carried ahead of him. However, the boy was not revived. Later, I learn that Gehazi is not 100% obedient to the command of his master and received just judgement. The heart condition has everything to do 'miracle'.
What Elisha did to resurrect boy is similar to modern day CPR - mouth to mouth, in addition with eye to eye, and hand to hand. The important to know that he prayed to God before doing anything. The boy start to sneeze after twice of this CPR like exercise. He sneeze 7 times, means that revival to life is complete.
Shunmmite woman not only had her son restored, but her faith in almighty God.
Applications:
Learn from the Shunmmite woman and show extraordinary hospitality to the man of God, i.e. God's servant, pastors, and christians. and to do what's not being asked.
God is good and give to the righteous what they don't dare to ask and beyond what their eyes can see.
Do you want to live a life that flows with miracles? We can learn a lot from this Shunmmite woman. She fears God, and she honor and respect the man of God. She recognizes that God is source of everything - give life. She did not quit God or the man of God, just because her son died.
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