IT IS WELL, REALLY

...according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;  – 2Co 4:13

You may well be aware of the cynicism and jest attached to the “It is well” phrase among Christians today. Nevertheless, isn’t it really well?

When the “Shunamite Woman” spoke those words to her husband and also to Elisha’s servant, was she lying? No, she wasn’t, because it really was well. She knew, just as the woman with the issue of blood knew of Jesus (Mk 5:28), that if she could just get to the Prophet everything would be well.

When we share our problems with a fellow Believer and they reply that “It is well”, it may sound like cold comfort. Maybe we feel they should have dipped their hands into their pockets, or make a phone call or provide us with some succour of sorts; but that response has more power than we can imagine.

Now, note that scripture does condemn Believers who respond to brethren’s needs with just words (Jas 2:15,16), but this is something deeper.

Yes, they may leave you empty-handed but their words should be a reminder to you that it really is well. The power isn’t hinged on the speaker, it’s anchored in scripture; it’s backed by the One who literally watches over His word to perform it, Jehovah Himself (Jer 1:12).

And just in case you haven’t heard anyone say it to you lately, permit me to give voice to what is already entrenched in God’s Word and say straight to you that “IT IS WELL!”

Not in some metaphoric, figurative sense, but directly and literally, I want you to know that IT IS WELL.

It is well with your Finances and your Family,

It is well with your Ministry and your Marriage,

It is well with your Mind and your Money,

It is well with your Transportation and your Accommodation,

It is well with your Today and It is well with your Tomorrow.

Don’t let the Devil tell you otherwise, regardless of the picture he’s trying to paint about your situation, have the courage and conviction like the Shunamite Woman to declare to yourself, “IT IS WELL”.

AMEN.

More Blessings await you today; you’ll not miss them in Jesus’ Name.

GREG ELKAN