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2 Kings 4:8-37

A Shunammite woman was barren and her husband was of old age. The woman was in a location and she positioned herself to be a blessing to the Man of God Elisha. When Elisha decided to return to her with favor, Gehazi, the servant of Elisha, suggested that she was barren and her husband was old. Elisha prayed for the woman and she conceived and had a son. The child grew and one day he had a headache while he was with his father and the father sent him to his mother, 2 Kings 4:20, ÒWhen he had taken him and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died.Ó The child died and it was not recorded of the mother crying or groaning, but she decided to seek the source at which God blessed her with the child. The Shunammite woman decided to go and look for Elisha and her husband said, ÒWhy are you going to him today? It is neither the New Moon nor the Sabbath.Ó And she said, ÒIt is well.Ó (2 Kings 4:23). Knowing fully well that the child is dead, she did not give a negative response. When she approached Elisha, Elisha sent his servant by saying, ÒPlease run now to meet her, and say to her, ÔIs it well with you? Is it well with your husband? Is it well with the child?ÕÓ And she answered, ÒIt is well.Ó(2Kings 4:26) The Shunammite woman repeatedly confessed positive, she had the right word at the rough time; she refused to allow her situation to take over her. Jesus responded to same kind of situation, the same way the Shunammite woman did. JairusÕs daughter was sick to death and Jesus was approached for healing and responded in Luke 8:50, ÒBut when Jesus heard it, He answered him, saying, ÒDo not be afraid; only believe, and she will be made well.Ó JesusÕ response was a teaching of staying positive when all is down. Jesus then spoke to the child and the child rose from dead just like the Shunammite womanÕs son regained life at the visitation of Elisha. As you go from today, permit no fear but persist on faith, take a stand in the word of God. Speak out as you want it to be not only as the situation presents it self. With the character of Christ in you (if you have it), speak out with boldness knowing that God is your God and your source. Take note, the woman never said it shall be well neither did Jesus say it. What the woman and Jesus said was ÒIt is wellÓ. It is well, is different from it shall be well. Both statements have different meanings. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit (Proverb 18:21). Make your choice, confess positive things, and live by them. It is well in Jesus name.