by leaps and bounds

Many times during our lives, we have spoken negative thoughts about anything and everything. The kids are not doing well in school. Why is my husband always late? What if I never get the house of my dreams? I always get caught in traffic. I will never be able to get ahead.We can choose to react with a positive outlook, or we can crumble under pressure. 

Your report, my report, their report, the doctor’s report, and what about the Lord’s report? Who are we going to choose to believe? Let’s take a look at 2 Kings 4, Elisha prophesied to a woman that had been barren that she would bring forth a child. Can you imagine the excitement she must have had when she got the news that yes, she was pregnant? I am sure the enemy came to speak lies in her ears that the pregnancy was going to fail, but not once do we read that she caved.

2 Kings 4 continues with the young son going to the field where his dad was reaping. The boy was complaining about his head, and he fell over dead. Now, his mother saddled a donkey and sped to Elisha’s house. Elisha saw her a far off approaching at a fast speed, so he sent his servant Gehazi to see what was going on. “Is everything okay with you? Your husband? Your son?” asked Gehazi. Her reply was shocking yet firm. “All is well,” she answered.  

All is well? Wait, her son is dead, and she says, “All is well.” That makes absolutely no sense in the natural, but she trusted that the Lord who had given her this son could also raise him from the dead. Pause and think about that for a moment. 

What is your response when it seems as though nothing is going your way? We are a prophet of our own lives because life and death are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21). Will you be like the woman who lost her son? Declaring all is well. If you continue to read the account in 2 Kings, you find out that Elisha raised her son from the dead all because she never came in agreement with his death. 

No matter what kind of curve ball is thrown at us, we must take a stand and declare God’s report, His word. Life has ups and downs, but how we react will establish our next. So search out a scripture and begin to proclaim it over your circumstances and never back down from knowing that all is well.

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Tina Bassett resides in New Martinsville. She is a single mom of three beautiful daughters: Rachel, Charity, and Destiny. She is the director of the greeters/ushers, serves on the prayer team, and also participates on the praise and worship team at her local church. She loves animals and the beach. More than anything she wants her life to reflect God’s love and have an impact on those around her.