In the book of II Kings, chapter 4, verses 32 to 36, we encounter a profound miracle performed by the prophet Elisha. A Shunammite woman, who had shown great hospitality to Elisha, was blessed with a son despite her initial barrenness. However, tragedy struck when the child fell ill and died. In her distress, the Shunammite woman laid her son's lifeless body on Elisha's bed and embarked on a determined journey to find the prophet. Upon her arrival, she passionately conveyed her anguish to Elisha, who then returned with her to her home.
Elisha entered the room where the boy lay and shut the door, praying fervently to the Lord. He then stretched himself out over the child, mouth to mouth, eyes to eyes, hands to hands. The boy's body began to warm. Elisha walked back and forth across the room before repeating the process. Miraculously, the child sneezed seven times and opened his eyes. Elisha called for the Shunammite woman, and as she came, he said, “Take your son.” The once-dead child was now alive, a testament to divine power and unwavering faith.
This story underscores the power of prayer, the importance of faith, and the boundless miracles that can occur through divine intervention.
Scripture:
II Kings 4:32-36 (KJV)
And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed.
He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them twain, and prayed unto the LORD.
And 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.
Then 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.
And he called Gehazi, and said, Call this Shunammite. So he called her. And when she was come in unto him, he said, Take up thy son.
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