Bible Verse:  2 Kings 4:8-10

8 One day Elisha went to Shunem. And a well-to-do woman was there, who urged him to stay for a meal. So whenever he came by, he stopped there to eat. 9 She said to her husband, “I know that this man who often comes our way is a holy man of God. 10 Let’s make a small room on the roof and put in it a bed and a table, a chair and a lamp for him. Then he can stay there whenever he comes to us.”

The story of the Shunammite woman, found in 2 Kings, is about the profit Elisha visiting Shunem, where a wealthy and respected figure showed him great hospitality. She urged him to stay for a meal and whenever he passed by, he would stop there to eat. Recognizing him as a holy man, she told her husband, “This man is a holy man of God. Let’s make a small room on the roof with a bed, table, chair, and lamp for him to stay in whenever he visits us.”

Her story is further marked by a series of miraculous events. Elisha promised her a son, despite her husband’s old age, and the prophecy was fulfilled. However, years later, her son died suddenly, and the Shunammite Woman sought Elisha’s help. Elisha returned with her to Shunem and raised her son from the dead. Later, during a famine, Elisha warned her to leave her land, which she did for seven years. Upon her return, she found her property taken due to her absence, but with Elisha’s intervention, she appealed to the king and had her land restored.

The Lesson: The story of the Shunammite Woman teaches us about the virtues of hospitality, faith, and resilience. To apply these lesson to your own life, focus on being hospitable and generous, even without expecting anything in return. Trust in the process and have faith, especially during difficult times, believing that challenges can lead to growth and restoration. Show resilience by facing hardships with courage and persistence. By sharing your resources to help others and supporting those dedicated to good causes, creating a ripple effect of goodwill, kindness, and compassion in your own community.