How do we know God's blessings come through our service to others?
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God's blessings often flow through our acts of service and kindness to others, as exemplified by the Shunammite woman and Elisha.
In the account of the Shunammite woman in 2 Kings 4, she extends hospitality to Elisha by creating a space for him to stay during his travels. This selfless act of kindness reflects the biblical principle that when we bless others, God often blesses us in return. Elisha, moved by her generosity, desires to repay her kindness, leading to the prophetic declaration that she will bear a son. This illustrates that God uses our actions to fulfill His promises in our lives. Furthermore, it emphasizes that serving others can open avenues for God's grace and provision—reminding us that our acts of kindness are never in vain, for they can lead to divine blessings in unexpected ways.
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