Making Room For The Move Of God Series

MAKING ROOM FOR THE MOVE OF GOD

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Supporting Texts: Revelation 3:20; Hebrews 13:2; Isaiah 54:2-3; Matthew 10:41; Luke 1:37

INTRODUCTION:

This portion of 2 Kings 4 introduces us to a noble woman from Shunem. She perceived that Elisha was not just a traveller, but a holy man of God. Rather than simply feeding him occasionally, she chose to make room for him in her home—building a small upper chamber with a bed, table, chair, and lampstand. That act of honour opened the door to a divine visitation that rewrote her story of barrenness.

Her hospitality and spiritual discernment provoked a prophetic reward. Though she had no child and had not asked for one, God granted her a miracle through Elisha’s declaration. Later, when the child died unexpectedly, her faith and tenacity in seeking Elisha again brought about resurrection and restoration.

This teaching reveals that when we make room for the presence and purposes of God, He fills our lives with what we didn’t even think to ask for. Honour, discernment, and persistent faith are keys to birthing the miraculous.

1. SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT OPENS THE DOOR TO DIVINE VISITATION

The Shunammite woman recognised Elisha as a holy man of God.

a) Not every opportunity is ordinary—some carry divine potential

She discerned that Elisha was a vessel of God and treated him accordingly (2 Kings 4:9).

b) Those who perceive spiritually can access what others miss

Discernment is the difference between visitation and transformation.

c) Recognising God’s presence in people unlocks divine favour

She didn’t just host a man—she hosted a mantle.

d) Many miss destiny moments due to spiritual blindness

What you fail to honour, you cannot receive from.

Biblical Example: The disciples on the road to Emmaus only realised Jesus’ identity when He broke bread (Luke 24:30-31).

2. MAKING ROOM FOR GOD ATTRACTS UNEXPECTED BLESSINGS

She built a physical space, and God filled it with spiritual reward.

a) The room was a prophetic statement of welcome and honour

She wasn’t just generous—she was spiritually intentional (2 Kings 4:10).

b) God does not overlook those who honour His presence and servants

Elisha asked, “What shall be done for her?” (v.13).

c) Honour attracts divine attention, even when you don't ask

She didn’t request a child, but God responded to her honour (v.16).

d) The measure of your preparation determines the measure of your visitation

Where God finds space, He releases grace.

Biblical Example: Cornelius made room through prayers and alms, and heaven visited him (Acts 10:1-4).

3. GOD CAN GIVE WHAT YOU’VE STOPPED BELIEVING FOR

Her response to the promise revealed she had given up hope.

a) God knows the silent desires of our hearts

She said, “Do not lie to me” (2 Kings 4:16), meaning her hope was already dead.

b) No matter how long it’s been, God can revive dead dreams

What seemed forgotten was still in God's plan.

c) Divine timing always exceeds human limitation

Though barren for years, she carried the promise at the appointed season.

d) God’s word creates possibilities where nature says “impossible”

“For with God nothing shall be impossible” (Luke 1:37).

Biblical Example: Sarah laughed at the promise of a child in old age, but God fulfilled it (Genesis 18:12-14).

4. FAITH PURSUES GOD EVEN WHEN THINGS FALL APART

When the promised child died, she ran to the prophet, not to people.

a) The same God who gave the miracle is able to restore it

She refused to accept the death as final (2 Kings 4:22-23).

b) True faith refuses to settle for loss without divine counsel

She said, “It is well,” even in grief (v.26)—a bold declaration of faith.

c) She bypassed Gehazi and clung to the one who gave the word

Only Elisha could deal with what he had declared.

d) Faith that refuses to let go receives resurrection power

Her persistence brought Elisha to her house—and life returned.

Biblical Example: The Syrophoenician woman persisted despite rejection and received healing for her daughter (Matthew 15:21-28).

5. GOD HONOURS PERSISTENT FAITH WITH COMPLETE RESTORATION

Elisha’s prophetic act brought the boy back to life.

a) Elisha stretched himself over the boy—symbolising total spiritual engagement

He prayed, paced, and pressed into the supernatural (2 Kings 4:33-35).

b) Spiritual miracles require focused intercession and prophetic persistence

Elisha did not give up until the child sneezed seven times—full restoration.

c) God responds to honour and faith with resurrection power

The woman received her son again—alive and whole.

d) What looked dead came back to life because someone refused to quit

Persistence in God’s presence brings impossible turnarounds.

Biblical Example: Jairus’ daughter was raised because her father believed, even after hearing, “She is dead” (Mark 5:35-42).

CONCLUSION:

The Shunammite woman’s story teaches that when you create room for God in your life, your home becomes the site of divine miracles. Her honour, discernment, and persistent faith opened doors that money, power, or position could never have accessed. She didn’t just receive a son—she experienced resurrection, a deeper intimacy with God, and lasting legacy.