Consider the story of Elisha and the Shunammite woman. Scripture says she was wealthy and lived with her husband but had no son. She blessed Elisha, and for her reward, God gave her a son of her own.
And then her son died. She carried him up and laid him on the bed of Elisha, shut the door, and left. She decided to go back to Elisha — the one through whom God blessed her — instead of calling for any form of help.
Amazingly, she did not cry or get troubled as we would expect of a woman who has lost a son. When she was questioned by her husband and Elisha’s servant, her response was, “Everything is all right,” even though her only son was dead. What amazing faith she had!
The Bible says that if we have faith like a mustard seed, we can tell the mountain to move and it will (Matthew 21:21–22). This woman’s son was restored to life because of her faith and the power of positive confession. Proverbs 18:21 says, “The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences” (NLT).
Brethren, as our ministry takes place in some of the toughest areas, we (staff, church partners, sponsors, and donors) are bound to encounter challenges. No matter what you may be going through today and always, learn to confess that it is well.
When we encounter challenges, learn to confess that it is well, and so shall it be. Always return to our source of joy, laughter, love, strength, hope, and inspiration — who is Jesus Christ — to worship and pray as we journey through life and ministry together.
Always remember the faithful words of the Shunammite woman and Proverbs 18:21. Positive confessions are powerful enough to sustain your miracle.
When he saw her in the distance, the man of God said to his servant Gehazi, “Look! There’s the Shunammite! Run to meet her and ask her, ‘Are you all right? Is your husband all right? Is your child all right?’” “Everything is all right,” she said. —2 Kings 4:25b–26, NIV
Prayer: Lord, help us to confess positively when we encounter challenges. Show us your faithfulness and unfailing love as we serve you daily.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Florence Sena Amponsah works as a Partnership Facilitator for Compassion Ghana.
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