The Shunammite woman’s service to God’s messenger
Read 2 Kings 4:8-10 NIV
One day Elisha went to Shunem. And a well-to-do woman was there, who urged him to stay for a meal. So whenever he came by, he stopped there to eat. She said to her husband, “I know that this man who often comes our way is a holy man of God. Let’s make a small room on the roof and put in it a bed and a table, a chair and a lamp for him. Then he can stay there whenever he comes to us.”
This Shunammite woman didn’t just welcome and care for Elisha once or twice; she continually gave to him, even going so far as to build a room just for him.
How can you revolutionize the way you give by framing your giving to people as a gift offered to God. How can you help prepare our church for Sunday to be a host to those who are coming to visit? Every week our church needs to be cleaned in preparation for guests. If you are looking for a place to serve that is not on Sunday morning, this is a flexible role that allows you to serve when you are able!
Note: this devotional was inspired by National Christian Foundation: 10 examples of generosity in the Bible and how to follow them.
