As you face the trials and tests that you are going through right now, remember the story of the Shunammite woman – who came to the Prophet Elisha when her son had died, her son who was a miraculous gift, born after the Prophet told her that she would conceive. And Elisha asked if it was well with her, and with her husband and with her son – and even though her son had just died in her arms, she answered “It is Well”. (2 Kings 4:8-37)
Think of the hymn that you love to sing, “It is Well with My Soul” – this hymn was written by Horatio Spafford after suffering almost unimaginable loss. Yet, he had the deep faith and conviction that he proclaimed in this hymn, that the sky, not the grave, was his goal. He knew that he would be reunited with his children and loved ones, and enjoy the eternal life that I have promised, a life filled with the joy of My presence, where there is no more pain or sorrow or dying. So always remember when you are going through times of testing and trials, facing sickness or experiencing loss – remember to proclaim your faith that it is well with your soul. It is well, because I will never fail you, I am with you always even to the end of the world, I have redeemed you and you are mine forever!