OCTOBER 16, 2 Kings 4:18-31 

The Shunammite boy was working alongside his father in the field when he felt a severe headache. The servants hurriedly carried the child back to his mother to be comforted. But he just died on her lap! Imagine how the mother felt! But, there was not a sound from her. She simply carried her son and laid him onto Elisha’s bed. Do you think such a thing is possible? Of course!

Next, she turned to her husband, requested for a servant to fetch her to see Prophet Elisha and left without another word. When Elisha saw her at some distance away, he sent his servant Gehazi to ask her for the reason of her visit. In response to the many questions that Gehazi posed to her, she simply replied, “It is well.” She stayed focused so as to reach Elisha in the shortest time possible.

The moment she saw Elisha, she reached out for his feet and embraced them. Elisha stopped his servant from tearing her away. Then, out poured all her woes! The son that the Lord has given her has died. Her heart was broken. She had come to seek help from the man of God whom she believed would restore her son’s life.

The woman’s first thought was to seek God’s help. Then she sprang into action. No hesitation and no dilly-dallying. Should we not learn from this mother with such faith? In times of trouble, whom do we first look to for help?

It is only a matter of time before trouble hits us. For some of you, you may have already experienced it. It could be in the form of difficult financial situation at home. Or your parents could be having frequent quarrels. Maybe you and your siblings cannot get along. Or you face nasty teachers. Perhaps you are bullied in school. Why does God allow problems in our life? So that we can learn to turn to Him and depend on Him.

Dear child, remember God is in complete control of your life and so turn to Him in prayer!

Thought: Do I turn to God?

Prayer: Our Heavenly Father, life and death are in Thy hands. So, let me seek Thee first in all things. Whatever comes my way, please remind me to turn to You first. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.