FAITH CAPSULE: Know it that in life what we sow is what we reap.

2Kings 4:8-37

It is written, “Now it happened one day that Elisha went to Shunem, where there was a notable woman, and she persuaded him to eat some food. So it was, as often as he passed by, he would turn in there to eat some food.” (2Kings 4:8) The notable woman’s reaching out to bless Elisha was not once, it was continuous and no indication of stress for the woman by making herself a blessing to Elisha. Know it that in life what we sow is what we reap. Elisha wanting to bless the notable woman, inquired from his servant Gehazi about what could be done to repay the Shunammite woman. “So he said, what then is to be done for her?” And Gehazi answered, “Actually, she has no son, and her husband is old.”  So he said, “Call her.” When he had called her, she stood in the doorway.Then he said, “About this time next year you shall embrace a son. “And she said, “No, my lord. Man of God, do not lie to your maidservant!” But the woman conceived, and bore a son when the appointed time had come, of which Elisha had told her.” (2 Kings 4:14-17) To the Shunammite woman, Elisha sounded too good to be true but often time when we are reaching out with a good heart, the blessings always sound or always show up too good to be true. Having discovered her need, Elisha prayed for her and she had a son.
After some time, the child that was prayed for (a child of blessing) died a sudden and untimely death. The Shunammite woman knew that the child was dead but she was renewed in her faith and would not accept death for her son. She was acting consciously or unconsciously on the word that states, the blessings of the Lord makes one rich; and He adds no sorrow with it. (Proverbs 10:22) A trip was planned to go and meet Elisha. She requested permission from her husband, who knew nothing about the boy’s death. The husband asked about her trip and she responded, “So he said, ‘Why are you going to him today? It is neither the New Moon nor the Sabbath.’ And she said, ‘It is well.’” (2 Kings4:23) As she approached Elisha, her response did not change but she repeated, “It is well” and not “it will be well”. In the face of death she could see nothing but life and wellness. Faith demands that you confess positively. In your challenges, stay faithful. Let the world view your dire situation in negativity while you stay positive. Do you believe? In your action make a statement of faith and God will be pleased to honor Himself in your situation.

Prayer for today: Ask for the grace to always know when and where to sow good into people’s life that you may reap good to the glory of God.