DCLM Higher Everyday 7 September 2024 — It Is Well
DCLM Higher Everyday 7 September 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — It Is Well
Topic: It Is Well
Text: 2 Kings 4:25-35
25So she went and came unto the man of God to mount Carmel. And it came to pass, when the man of God saw her afar off, that he said to Gehazi his servant, Behold, yonder is that Shunammite:
27And 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. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is vexed within her: and the LORD hath hid it from me, and hath not told me.
28Then she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive me?
29Then 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.
30And the mother of the child said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And he arose, and followed her.
31And Gehazi passed on before them, and laid the staff upon the face of the child; but there was neither voice, nor hearing. Wherefore he went again to meet him, and told him, saying, The child is not awaked.
32And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed.
33He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them twain, and prayed unto the LORD.
34And he went up, and lay upon the child, and put his mouth upon his mouth, and his eyes upon his eyes, and his hands upon his hands: and he stretched himself upon the child; and the flesh of the child waxed warm.
35Then 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.
Key Verse: “Run now, I pray thee, to meet her, and say unto her, Is it well with thee? is it well with thy husband? is it well with the child? And she answered, It is well” (2 kings 4: 26).
Message
Life is full of uncertainties and requires the believer’s absolute faith in God for sustenance. In the words of Albert Einstein, “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” It is well are not just mere words, they are an affirmation of absolute faith in the God who can never fail. You might be going through a very difficult phase in life- a time it seems all hope is lost! This is a timely message to remind you that it is well with you.
The lad in our text received divine healing; giving us the assurance that God is never late. He is always right on time- yes he would definitely show up for you in your difficult time. Dear youth, it is not a time to put on a garment of fear when the devil tries to raise his ugly head, for it is well. It is certainly not the time to entertain negativity and demonstrate faithlessness. Look at your challenge with the eyes of faith and say, ‘It is well with me’ loudly to the hearing of the devil.
Quote: God is never late.
Challenge: Do not be broken by situations
Prayer for today: Lord, help me to hold on to your promises.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
