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And he said: At this season, when the time comes round, you shall embrace a son. And she said: No, my lord, O man of God; do not lie to your servant.
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Today’s message
I insisted that you lift your head for a simple reason: He is working. When the noise of problems tries to take over the room, I remember who is working in the invisible. You can be okay. Sometimes, all I can do is open my arms and put my hand on someone's shoulder, as if to say: this is not entertainment, it's companionship. I'm glad I came. I'm glad you came. God loves to start with simple and faithful gestures and transform the ordinary house into a place of miracles.
I returned to Shunem. A woman noticed Elisha's passing and turned her attention into a room, a table, a chair, and a lamp. She did not ask for a spiritual receipt, did not negotiate blessing. She just made space. When the prophet asked what to do for her, she replied: I dwell among my own people. Devotion without bargaining. And from within this practical holiness, God said: at this season, you shall embrace a son. Holiness has a price, but it has a purpose. The prepared room became a cradle of promise and a stage for resurrection.
Two Processes of Sanctification
- First: it is not about what you will gain; it is integral devotion. Honor, serve, make space, even without a receipt of return.
- Second: sanctification is not just a ticket to heaven; it is time, waiting, and isolation that reorganize priorities and heal affections.
Whoever loses for my sake to follow me has already gained.
When the Lord Operates, There Are No
- No charms, curses, or crossing of fingers.
- No contrary words or cursed words.
- No medical report that ends the story.
- No sideways glance that prevents the move.
Jesus simplified the conversation of discipleship: whoever wants to come to gain, loses; whoever loses for my sake, has already gained. I see talented people getting tired early because they confuse stage with presence. Gift and talent are temporary offerings; character sustains the house. If your prayer seems like fifteen minutes, pray it all, but give your whole heart: constancy wins over the clock. God is not idle — your God does not take a nap — so align your routine, affections, and choices with what He is already doing.
The Three Commands of Jesus for Those Who Want to Follow Him
- Take up your cross — accept the real cost of love.
- Deny yourself — uninstall the center of your own self.
- Follow me — move at His pace, not your schedule.
Did you know
- Shunem was located in the region of Issachar, near the valley of Jezreel, a frequent route for prophets between Carmel and Gilgal.
- The Shunammite prepared for Elisha an upper room with a bed, table, chair, and lamp, a model of intentional hospitality in Israel (2 Kings 4:10).
- The promised son died on his mother's knees at noon and was brought back to life after intercession and God's action through Elisha (2 Kings 4:20-37).
Key phrases
- I am operating and I am working. I am operating and I am working.
- Your God does not take a nap.
- Whoever wants to come to gain is a loser even if they reach what they wanted.
- Gift, talent I give you as a temporary offering, character brings permanent stability of God's presence.
Translated from the Portuguese original.
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