God Promises a Child

One day as Elisha was in the town of Shunem, he was taken in by a wealthy woman and her family. He felt at home there and every time he would visit Shunem, he would stop by her house. This happened so often that she and her husband built a room for him on the roof. Elisha asked what he could do to repay the woman for her kindness, but she needed nothing. Instead, noticing she had no children, he prophesied that she would have a son. Soon after the promised child arrived, he died, however, this was not the end of his story and her mother would soon find her joy restored by God’s power.

In the last episode we heard about four miracles God performed through the prophet Elisha. Through these amazing signs God was showing the people of Israel that He could provide for their needs, cleanse what was corrupted, and restore what was lost. And as he travelled throughout the nation, Elisha was demonstrating God’s caring heart for His people. Today we’ll witness how a wealthy woman extended kindness and care to Elisha. And we’ll see another example of God’s power and promises, as the woman is given the son she so desired. But her happiness will be short-lived, and grief will be visited upon her. But God will come through even in the sadness with kindness, care, and healing for the woman.