Women of the Bible

First quote, she was happy and content where she was.

Second quote, she was afraid to hope for a son. Better no hope than hope disappointed.

Thrid quote, she had a son only to lose him. The pain was worse than never having had him.

Praise God the child was restored. A great lesson in trust, a reason to hope and to know that God knows our hearts and loves us.

As I read the story I was reminded of similar incidents in my life. People come into our lives only to leave. Family members are so dear, then die. I remember steeling myself against loving my first grandchild because I had been moved away from my Grandma whom I loved dearly. I had watch my own children grow away from their Grandma as they grew up. I did not want to suffer the pain of such a lose that is so much a part of life. I was so sure that I could remain emotionally detached and thereby guard my heart. Silly Me!

The Shunammite Woman was apparently content with her life and had given up on having a child. Then the great joy of her life arrived only to be taken away. God, in His great mercy, restored him to her. Our hope of restoration with those we've lost usually must wait for eternity...and that, too, comes by faith.

The story is a little strange to me. But don't most of us, when we receive something wonderful in our lives, mentally look over our shoulders fearing that something bad will steal it away? Or am I the only one! :~)

No, you are not the only one. It is a hard habbit to break.

Sis