At times we may feel insignificant!  Unknown!  In our last devotion we looked at a woman known only as ‘the Shunammite’, yet her story of faith recorded in 2 Kings 4, is remarkable.

 

This woman had welcomed the prophet Elisha into her home, and by doing so she had welcomed the Lord.  One day Elisha asked her, “What can be done for you?  You have done all this for us.” 

 

Some would see this as an opportunity to ask for favour, however the woman’s reply revealed her heart.

Some of the greatest stories of faith are those of people whose names are not known.  One of these is a woman who is called ‘the Shunammite’.  This is not her name, it simply identifies her as a woman from Shunem.  Yet her story, found in 2 Kings 4, is truly amazing.

Is it really worthwhile serving God?  This question, asked by God’s people in the time of Malachi, is still asked today.  The prophet urges us not to only look at our present situation, but to see the future.  God is in control and He has planned good things for His children, but we need to trust Him, even when trials come.