OCTOBER 15, 2 Kings 4:11-17 

The Shunammite couple expected nothing in return for their gracious hospitality. After all, they were very contented with their lot. However, Elisha was so grateful to the couple that he wanted to repay them for their hospitality. When he asked the wife what he could do for them, she said nothing.

Elisha earnestly wanted to show his gratitude in a practical way. So he asked his servant Gehazi to see what the couple’s wishes were. Gehazi observed that the lady’s husband was old and they were still childless. To have an heir must be constantly on their minds. Elisha then asked the Lord to remove the barrenness of the Shunammite woman. And you know what? God answered the prayer! Elisha then told her that she would have a son in a year’s time. The Shunammite woman was incredulous and asked Elisha not to tease her for perhaps she too was not young. But nothing is impossible with God and as predicted, the Lord rewarded them with a son!

The Lord notices every good deed and in His own time, will reward every man accordingly. The Lord Jesus says, “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be” (Revelations 22:12). God rewards us not because we deserve it but because of His goodness towards us.

Thought: Press on in doing good for the Lord!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to be kind to others. Teach me to be like the old couple and give of my best to You. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.