It Shall Be Well

Her son died in her lap—how could she confidently tell her husband, “It shall be well” (2 Kings 4:23)? She had learned much from God’s prophet as he often visited their home and believed him when he told her she would have a much longed-for son. Knowing God was the Giver of her miracle child, she went immediately to the prophet to call on the Miracle Maker. She waited with expectation for a miracle, trusting the power of prayer and God’s ability with unwavering faith that all would be well. Elisha did what was humanly possible for the boy but relied on God’s power to restore his life.

We don’t need to wait for an “Elisha” to intercede on our behalf; we have Jesus, our Intercessor, who intercedes on our behalf as we cry out to the Father. As we place our confidence in God, who knows the best for us and others, we, too, can say all is well, even when our eyes see, and heart may think otherwise. When we pray with an unfettered faith, trusting our all-powerful, miracle-working God with our most profound need, we can rest in His foreknowledge, wisdom, and care that He will do what’s best. It shall be well, either on this side of eternity or with Him in glory.