Introduction

Welcome, beloved family of Christ. It is indeed a joy and a privilege to gather together in God's presence today. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, bound by the love of our Savior Jesus Christ.

Now, as we prepare to unpack the profound truths in this passage, I'm reminded of a quote from the great preacher Charles Spurgeon. He once said, "Faith goes up the stairs that love has built and looks out the windows which hope has opened."

Isn't that a beautiful picture of what we see in this Scripture? A woman, climbing the stairs of faith, looking out the windows of hope, and proclaiming, 'It is well.'

Our message today is divided into three main points: Profound Preparation, Promise and Provision, and Perseverance in Problems. As we unpack each of these, my prayer is that we will be inspired to live out our faith with the same courage and conviction as the woman in our text.

But before we dive into the heart of our message, let's bow our heads in prayer. Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your Word, which is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. Open our hearts and minds today, Lord, to receive what You have for us in this passage. May Your Holy Spirit guide us into all truth, and may our lives be transformed by the renewing of our minds. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Profound Preparation

In the story we're examining, we see a woman who has prepared her heart for whatever comes her way. She has built a room for the prophet Elisha, showing her readiness to receive God's word. This is a clear demonstration of her profound preparation. She didn't know what message Elisha would bring, but she was ready to hear it, to accept it, and to act on it. This is a crucial lesson for us. We must prepare our hearts to receive God's word, even when we don't know what it will be.

This woman's preparation went beyond just physical readiness. It was a spiritual readiness. She was ready to trust God, no matter what. When her son died, she didn't despair. She didn't give up. She simply said, "It is well." This was not a denial of reality, but a profound statement of faith. She knew that God was in control, that He had a plan, and that everything would ultimately work out for good.

This is the kind of faith we need to cultivate. A faith that trusts God in the face of adversity. A faith that says, "It is well," even when everything seems to be falling apart. This kind of faith doesn't come naturally. It requires us to spend time in God's word, to pray, to seek His face, and to surrender our lives to Him.

But this preparation is not a one-time event. It's a lifelong process. Just as the woman in our story had to continually trust God, so we must continually prepare our hearts to receive His word. We must continually cultivate a faith that trusts Him, no matter what. Now, let's consider another aspect of this woman's preparation.

The woman didn't just prepare her heart; she also prepared her home. She built a room for Elisha, making space in her life for God's word. This is a powerful reminder for us. We must make space in our lives for God. We must set aside time each day to read His word, to pray, and to seek His face.

This kind of preparation requires sacrifice. It requires us to give up things that may be important to us. When we make room for God in our lives, we experience His presence in a deeper way. We grow in our faith, and we are better prepared to face whatever comes our way.

Finally, let's consider the woman's response to her son's death. She didn't react in anger or despair. She didn't blame God or question His goodness. Instead, she simply said, "It is well." This was not a denial of her pain, but a profound statement of faith. She knew that God was in control, that He had a plan, and that everything would ultimately work out for good.

Promise and Provision

In the narrative we're examining, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a divine promise ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO