Verse 26. He finds the lifeless child and revives him. His mother held him on her lap, but thenthe boydied. A wealthy woman lived there, and she urged him to come to her home for a meal. In fact, every time the preacher came to town, this woman insisted upon having him over for dinner. Gehazis visit just wasnt good enough for her. Here we have a godly woman in Shunem who showed love and hospitality to the prophet Elisha. Verses 25-28 tell us what happened when she met Elisha. Thank you for sharing; I really like to the thronenot the phone. You might enjoy reading similar thoughts that I penned in a blog entry, Who You Gonna Run To? I look forward to reading your future posts! She was always giving and thought of others, but watch out if you didnt serve her right, didnt open the door for her or told her that her meatballs tasted funny ohh weee not fun! Serving God is not a lucky charm which safeguards you against hardship or ensures that you will get all you ever dreamed of. We all at one point wondered what it would be like to have God grant us a wish. Thank you so much for sharing this teaching. One morning he got a terrible headache, so his dad sent him inside the house to his mother. Lyrics courtesy of Timeless Truths. Elisha and the Shunammite woman (bummyla.wordpress.com) 2 Kings 5. Some say he had a sun stroke, but whatever it was, he came in saying my head hurts!my head hurts. Elisha Raises the Shunammite's Son (). And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. it is neither new moon, nor sabbath. (Contrast that to Sarah, the original helicopter mom.). He decided to bless her and said next year at this time, you will have a son. Why does the Shunammite woman insist that all is well when her beloved child has just died? You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness . In the wake of the death of his mentor Elijah, Elishas detachment was so great that his quick temper resulted in the tragic death of 42 children who were teasing him. She would threaten grown men twice her height and tell them she had no problem mopping the floor up with them. 22:15) Abishag's role was of a lower status.She served as bed companion to David in the hope that . God showed up (again) in the Shunammite womans life and He restored all that she had lost when she went to live among the Philistines. At the sound of hoof beats, Elisha glanced up seeing the Shunammite woman approaching. The miracle story central to the novel comes from the Old Testament and it is one I had never known of before. She did not perform the heroics of providing wells of water for the Israelites in the wilderness (Miriam), nor did she receive an oracle from God about masterminding the plot to guarantee the future of our people (Rebecca), nor did she pound a tent peg into the head of a sleeping enemy general (Yael). The prophet told the Shunammite woman that she would have a son. The woman believed Elisha when he told her there would be a famine in the land. And thus we shall always be with the Lord" (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). As instructed, Jake asked, Is it well with you? A key difference is that unlike the other barren women in the Bible (Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Hannah, Samsons mother, and Michal), the Shunamite woman had not been praying for a child, nor did her life seem to be incomplete without one. Im so much inspired by this woman, she didnt focus on the death of her child but all she said was IF IS WELL,at the end of everything it was well just as she said wooow wat a brave woman, Hi Rene, And he arose, and followed her. 21. she went up, and laid him on the bed of the man of God] Her thoughts at once go to Elisha and she puts the dead boy into the prophet's chamber, perhaps with the thought that she will bring Elisha back with her, and then he will find the child at once.Or it may be that she felt there would be less fear of intruders there. The journey will likely be longer than I can imagine, but it has finally begun, and that's all that matters. But, this woman from Shunem didn't panic. You are to work miracles, to do marvels. Oh, trump of the angel! And when she came to him, he said, "Pick up your son." 37 She came and fell at his feet, bowing to the ground. )"; meaning unknown; of *Shunem), an unmarried girl who was chosen to serve as skhenet to King David. Living a Christian life will be fraught with challenges, but the Shunammite woman teaches us that we can trust God to be faithful when we step out in faith. Isaac's wife and Jacob's mother, the second matriarch survived a difficult pregnancy and engineered the future of the Jewish people. Elisha goes to the house and locks himself in the room with the child until he returns him to life; He calls to the Shunamite woman to "take up thy son". Why did the shunammite woman say all is well? My sinoh, the bliss of this glorious thought! No name was found for the Shunammite Woman during this research. forms: { listeners: [], In fact, he was dead. And she called unto her husband, and said, Send me, I pray thee, one of the young men, and one of the asses, that I may run to the man of God, and come again. The mother carried her son downstairs after he came back to life, so we can guess he was a child, not an adult. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, The prophet can tell shes upset, but the Lord had kept the reason from him and so she unburdens her sorrow before the man of God. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. In fact, the first description we read of the Shunamite woman (so-called because she is from the town of Shunem) is that she is an ishah gedolah a great woman. His anxiety is aroused, and, in his impatience to know what has happened, instead of waiting for the woman's arrival, he bids his . The way one knows such a mystical revelation is by being taught how to run the vision to make it plain upon tables that he may run that readeth it (Hab 2:1-3). 2 Kings 4 . Excellent! Obviously, this woman recognized that her child was a gift that God gave her and that his death was not God's will. You see, she was persistent, called out the orders, made things happen and tried her best to do what was right. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Some translations say she was wealthy. About this time next year, Elisha said, you will hold a son in your arms., No, my lord! she objected. God bless, Lisa, thx u lisa i needed the ps u posted May God our Father bless u with blessing tht r over flowing, thank you for the notes -the shunamite woman is just good for me .i love these bible stories.GOD bless you. The Shulammite woman, or Shulammite maiden, is the bride of Solomon who features in the Song of Songs. Im happy you stopped by today. His daughter has died and asks Jesus to lay his hand on her that she may live. It is not the person who is out of place, it is the plan which is unwise. As I read the story in 2 Kings 8:1-6, I sensed that God was telling us to leave the UK. Automated page speed optimizations for fast site performance. As we read on, we see how the woman rides with haste to see Elisha and when he spots her from a distance, he sends his servant on ahead to find out whats wrong, Is all well with you? The Shunammite woman had a lot of faith. She had no child. Then she picked up her son and went out. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { And she answered, I dwell among mine own people. A couple of people asked her as she travelled if everything was okay and her incredible reply was, "It is well". Almost prophetic on-site. She responded with faith in the Promise-Giver. One, in particular, is the Shunammite woman. But despite her detachment, when tragedy struck, the Shunamite woman clicked into Mama Bear mode. Do you follow him? The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Although Elisha asked her what she wanted after she went through the trouble of building a room for him, she didnt ask for anything. It's over, let the tears flow! And when he had called her, she stood in the door. Gasping for breath from the twenty-mile trip, she answered, "It is well.". Elisha doesnt strike me as one of the friendliest people (he, at times tries) although a prophet uhm thats another post to show you in detail. The Shunammite woman and her husband often saw Elisha, the man of God, passing their home, and eventually she prepared a room for him so he . This story is an adaptation of 2 Kings 4:8-37. Abraham knew that God had told him to sacrifice his son Isaac yet, when he left his young men at the foot of the hill, his words were: We will worship and then we will come back to you (Genesis 22:5, emphasis added).. As teachers, we imitate the modes and methods of our glorified Master, and learn at His feet the art of winning souls. He gives you the power to speak things that are not seen into being. In other words when we breathe we inhale-Yah, we exhale Wehwhen we sneeze we involuntarily say YAHSHUA, It is good as a man of God also to know what you are doing in faith we must have the true faith and know that all power and authority has been given to us and we have power to raise the dead,heal the sick,to set free those who are oppressed by the devil and to preach the gospel news and Elisha must be a good example to us. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy . Jake wanted to pull her off of him, but the preacher said, Leave her be. Is all well with the child? And she answered, All is well.. And Gehazi answered, Verily she hath no child, and her husband is old. I trust we are all of us already aware that the man who lives in the region offaith dwells in the realm of miracles.Elisha was no common man now that Gods Spirit was upon him, calling him to Gods work, and aiding him in it. Although she would be leaving her house and land, she did just that. Wisely, she recognized both his great acts and his needs, and said to her husband: I am sure it is a holy man of God who comes here regularly. There was a married woman from Shunemwho knew in her mind and heart that Elisha was a special man of God. Let me tell you about my grandmother-She had a heart of goldbut was fighting tough. (Delivered Sunday, May 6, 2007 at Bethany Bible Church. There is much to be admired about her -. Who knows??? But the Hebrew word used in that sentence had many nuances. And when the child was grown, it fell on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers. Elisha feels that there must be something the matter, to account for the Shunammite's coming to him so unexpectedly. She then had a child, although she had been barren before. She calls it out as it is. May we all be inspired by the healing power of radical empathy. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread.. 9 And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is an holy man of God, which passeth by us continually.. 10 Let us make a little chamber, I pray thee, on the wall . She held on to God (through His servant) and what Satan had tried to steal was given back. Or bold and prominent? Im seriously blessed. One day she asked her husband if they could build a little room for him to stay in when he comes to town. Nevertheless, the Shunammite wasn't immune to the heartache of our broken world. He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them twain, and prayed unto the Lord. Her response was that she didnt need anything. And he said, Call her. Someone (I forget who) once said there are no coincidences in the Bible. No, I dont but Ill look him up. I loved reading this! callback: cb "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.". Also, she refused to go back to her dead son unless Elisha came with her. Funny I had just starting playing It is well with my soul by Caleb and Sol Rexius and the Holy Spirit prompted me to search it is well. The sky, not the grave, is our goal; Moses is a teacher by calling and an IT Professional by profession. Then he returned, and walked in the house to and fro; and went up, and stretched himself upon him: and the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes. Elisha helps a poor widow. When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, And she answered, It is well: It was this same peace that enabled Horatio G. Spafford to pen the words to the hymn It Is Well with My Soul when his four daughters were lost at sea, and his wife was saved alone. 1. I like the way you retold this familiar Bible story. No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life did I not say, Do not deceive me? A wealthy woman, who lived there with her husband, invited the preacher and his companion to stay for chicken and dumplins. } Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thine hand, and go thy way: if thou meet any man, salute him not; and if any salute thee, answer him not again: and lay my staff upon the face of the child. Your writing especially touched my heart today! How powerful these sayings are. Carmel she insists that he immediately accompany her to Shunem. Let this blest assurance control, The woman from Shunem had Abrahamic faith. But, this woman from Shunem didnt panic. A completely new way of thinking was needed in order to contain the new thing God was about to do. Her only son just died in her arms, yet she spoke not a word about it. The prophet Elisha performs two miracles. That was followed by frequent meals whenever he came by. Perhaps the Shunamite woman could not allow herself to be totally emotionally involved with an unexpected and un-asked for child conceived as a result of a prophecy in her later years? And when she came to him, he said, "Pick up your son." 37 She came and fell at his feet, bowing to the ground. The story of Elisha and the Shunammite woman is found in 2 Kings 4:8-37 and is the story of miracles. This woman got permission from her husband to set up a guest room for Elisha, acknowledging Elisha as a true prophet and holy man of God. Twice, in this short narrative, the Shunammite woman reassures someone that everything will be alright. One day the circuit-riding preacher, Elisha, and his traveling companion, Jake, came into the sleepy little town of Shunem. What must be mentioned is the author's pacing, which masterfully recreates what must have been the pace of life at those times. My sin, not in part but the whole, O man of God, dont deceive me and get my hopes up like that (2 Kings 4:16 NLT). But who was the Shunammite woman? The Shunammite's Son Resurrected (2 Kings 4:18-37; Hebrews 11:35) This account . She is well-developed and very believable. Sometimes God gives us a promise and it seems like the promise is 'dead'. When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. How she knew where to find Elisha is anyones guess. Whats going on? In it they would put a bed, a table, a stool, and a lamp, and so it would have everything he needs. A gedolah, a great woman. The Shunammite Woman's Suffering. And he said to a lad, Carry him to his mother. At first, it was simply a meal that she urged Elisha to stay and have when she met him in her hometown. All was not well. Her response to Elisha showed how amazing the idea of becoming a mother was to her: No, my lord! she cried. Lessons to be learned from the Shunammite, Spurgeon Notes: Resurrection, then, is our aim! Refrain: And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is an holy man . The Shunammite woman lays her dead child on Elisha's bed and hurries to find the prophet. Im thankful that our Father gave us so many great examples of godly women in the Bible. Quite the contrary. If your first method has been unsuccessful, you must improve upon it. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Elisha and the Shunammite woman, Gatekeepers! She was described as a well-to-do Woman. And the mother of the child said, As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. I think this causes one to seek God first and not people. Hi Angela! In 2 Kings 4:8-37 in the ESV translation, we see that the Shunammite woman has the gift of hospitality. She was definitely a notable woman of faith and courage. 2 Kings 4:32-33 NKJV. Run to the thrown, not the phone. To say something is well means it is satisfactory, pleasing, or good. She tells her husband Send one of the servants and a donkey so that I can hurry to the man of God and come right back. Yea, I know! And although she experienced miraculous things, she herself was a down-to-earth role model for women in every era, and a model of the power of empathy. The woman from Shunem was probably from the Issachar tribe. and your husband? In 2 Kings 4:8 she is called gdl (probably "great" or "distinguished"), a term usually describing esteemed people (e.g., 2 Kings 5:1; 10:11). 9 And she said to her husband, "Look now, I know that this is a holy man of God, who passes by us regularly. event : evt, The only other time a woman from Shunemis mentionedis in 1Kingswhen Israel sought ought a beautiful girl to take care of the aging King David-like a beauty pageant. Then she called to her husband in the field, saying, Please send me one of the young men and a donkey, so that I can run up to the preacher right quick. Her husband replied, Why do you want to go today? The main character, Bina, is The Shunammite woman. "You . Spiritual Growth through a Healing Embrace. Observe carefully what Elisha did when thus foiled in his first effort. He said to Gehazi, Look, the woman from Shunem is coming. And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is an holyman of God, which passeth by us continually. Then Elisha said, Call her. So he called her, and she stood in the doorway. Also, the first man Adam received life when Yahweh simply breathed into him the breath of life (He breathed-Yah-Weh into his being). And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. With her dead son locked up in Elishas room, she knows no one will see him. The main character, Bina, is The Shunammite woman. Her exact identity is unknown, although there are a couple of theories. A story is given of a Shunammite woman and her husband of old age, who hosted the Prophet Elisha whenever he was passing through the town. I had a coworker who kept belting out "Cannonball!" while singing along to Panama by Van Halen. And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to bedone for thee? But the story of the Shunammite woman did not end when Elisha raised her son from the dead. When Jesus was challenged by John the Baptists disciples about why his disciples were not fasting, he spoke to them of new wineskins that are needed for the new wine. Read the full affiliate disclosure. The lesson of your non-success is notcease the work, butchange the method. Determined to repay her kindness, Elisha asked his servant for advice. She gave out orders. The cure of Naaman's leprosy (bummyla . She and her family went away and stayed in the land of the Philistines seven years. Dont lie to me!Said the Shunammite. If it looked life threatening, you would think the father would go in with him, but whatever was wrong with him, he needed to be carried back home. Now what can be done for you? The Ministry of the Shunammite (4:8-17) 8 Now there came a day when Well, there's never a consensus in Washington about anything, particularly not with the intel agencies. 127) 3. II Kings 4 contains four miracles the prophet Elisha performed during the reign of the Israelite king Jehoram ( c. 850 BC ). { God has created us for community and I believe passionately in the great healing he brings through people. So he called her. by Melody Keller. She replies, All is well.. In the midst of her despair, the Shunammite woman announces to her closest family and the man who serves the man of God, that 'all is well', for she knows that on this occasion, she must get to the one who has the power to make things truly well again. Why should I read the bible? Can we speak on your behalf to the king or the commander of the army?, She replied, I have a home among my own people.. Then following year she has a son. One day, Elisha asked his servant, Gehazi, what they should do for the Shunamite in exchange for all her kindness. But she called forth the things which . Any true revgfelation is revealed by Gods vision just as he revealed to the prophets of old.Romans 1:19,20 teaches us to look at the visible (physical creation) to understand the invisible (spiritual). They laughed and thought it was funny that I bothered reading the bible. Call me crazy, but it doesn't seem too well to me. Her husband agreed and built the room as she requested. In conclusion, the Shunammite woman was a well-off woman that did what she could to bless others. Scripture says that this woman from Shunem was a wealthy woman who, seeing Elisha was a holy man of God, blessed the prophet with meals and a place to stay. For her reward, God gave the woman a miracle: a son of her own. When she returned to Shunem, she no longer had access to her home. We dont even know her name. Thank you! It is believed that the location of the Biblical Shunem, is located in the northern part of modern day Israel. the Shunammite Woman Following the Lead of the Shunammite Woman. God did not move instantly, but He did move, and He brought life back into the body of that little boy. Then she went in, and fell at his feet, and bowed herself to the ground, and took up her son, and went out. He is our mighty deliverer and the anchor for our soul and so, we must run to him. The two could not be more different. And you, devoted, anxious, prayerful teacher, remainno longer a common being, you have become, in a special manner, the temple of the Holy Ghost; God dwellethin you, and you by faith have entered upon the career of a wonder-worker. The preacher saw her coming from a distance, as she was kicking up quite a bit of dust, and he sent Jake out to greet her and to find out if all was well. One had two sons; the other was barren. Ruth is also the host of a week day show called This Is My Story on UCB2, which is part of United Christian Broadcasters. My Jewish Learning is a not-for-profit and relies on your help. u r so right she didnt give evil a foot hold. What is not to love about this powerful post? Maybe she was loud and insolent? Elisha seeks the counsel of Gehazi, who tells him that she has not borne children and her husband is an old man. She shows up again in 2 Kings 8. The term comes from a root skn, "attend to," "take care," and its noun forms can be applied to high officials in Hebrew (Is. Rather than spending a long time being unhappy, the Shunammite woman shows us that we may eventually have to accept our circumstances and so, why not be satisfied sooner rather than later? She didnt cry, scream or wail, she didnt even mention the sons death to her husband. She is only mentioned once by the title "Shulammite," in Song of Solomon 6:13. There are times in life when our grief is so great and our sorrow so deep, that we must only unburden our soul before our Maker. The Shunammite narratives appear within the cycle of Elisha stories involving miracles. If we yield to unbelief we shall be staggered by the evident fact that the work to which the Lord has called us is quite beyond our own personal power. When she did return seven years later, all that shed lost was returned to her. Did I desire a son? both. It is well because, when there is a parting, it is only temporary. Hello. God Rescues Through People: One Man Two Men a Group of Men. God will not bless those teachers who do not grasp in their hearts the really fallen estate of their children. God told the widow to gather vessels and pour the oil herself ( 2 Kings 4:1-7 ). The woman from Shunem is one of the unnamed women of the Bible but her testimony of faith is one we can still learn from today. As a representative of God, having a prophet ask you what you desire is a great opportunity. Please share #viral #wizkid #selina #viralvideo #government #humble #Tested #goviral #machalatte #machalaeloro #justice #wizkids #Lovers #wizkidfc #machalacity #gistloversblog #wizkidvideos #Mourn #mchala #Machala #machalarestaurantes #wizkidnews #justicecourt #nigeriafood #nigeriaweddings #Dehumble #God #asuu #as #viralvlog #As . It was not until Elisha had prayed and laid himself on the child twice was the boy resurrected. Since that time I've worked as a teacher, musician, cleaning lady, tax professional, and artist, but never as a writer. And when he had called her, she stood before him. Use whatever resources you have to be a blessing to others. Not much is revealed of the woman, but we know according to the scripture that it was revealed unto her that Elisha was a man of God and that she and her husband had no children and He was an old man. Her son was obviously not "well". And then, he lay on top of the boy, hands to hands, eyes to eyes, mouth to mouth, and breathed into the child the breath of life the embrace of life, as he had prophesied (At this season next year you will be embracing a son.), Imagine that! When tragedy struck, she maintained her faith and focus. . Photo by Emilian Robert Vicol. She believed her son would be raised from the dead and she knew Elisha could do it. It is neither a new moon festival nor a Sabbath., So she saddled the donkey and said to the servant, Hurry! But she did none of those things. I really like the story of shunamite woman,all is well with me also,very much encouraged. All is well. 2 different people running or going somewhere quickly without slowing down, they did not stop and say hello to others, nor did they allow themselves to get distracted running with a message or matter. How is so strange a work to beachieved? Elishas persistence in prayer and seeking the Lord in order for the boy to come back to life- he didnt give up on the first try. But she left the house knowing Elisha could raise her son from the dead and thats what was going to happen. It is well, it is well said the Shunamite woman 2 Kings4:8-37, : It is well, it is well said the Shunamite woman 2 Kings4:8-37. The child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes. Why should Istudy? When her husband asked her why, she simply said, "It is well.". How could this woman say It is well when her young child lay dead? Notice at first she said, It shall be well, and a few hours later she said, It is well. Unlike Gehazi, this woman had faith. 5:7). Perhaps she believed that her child would live again, and perhaps she knew that he was safe in the presence of the Redeemer. , This is a wonderful post, Angela! Thirty years ago I earned a B.A. The Shunammite woman had a lot of faith. 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