In today’s scriptures we see multiple instances of the Lord’s provision for those who seek Him. King Ben-Hadad was not an Israelite, but he still knew that in a life or death situation, the only counsel that mattered was Yahweh’s, the God of Israel. He confirmed his confidence in the...

In the verses above, the story of the Shunammite woman who took care of Elisha when he was on his journeys, and whose son was previously raised from the dead by Elisha, is being recounted to the king. When a famine came upon the land, Elisha had advised her to...

The story of the Shunammite woman in 2 Kings 8:1-4 is a powerful example of God’s provision and restoration. After experiencing the miraculous restoration of her son through Elisha’s prayer, she faced a new challenge, a famine. Elisha, God’s messenger, warned her to leave her home and live in a...

The temptation for military men, and other people in positions of high authority, is to neglect the voices of servants and people under them. God opposes this kind of pride, but He gives grace to the humble. We need to give due consideration to all the stakeholders when they speak...

Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a man of high regard, a valiant soldier who had leprosy. He came to Elisha with not only gifts from the king of Aram but with expectations to be cured in a grand display. However, he was not...