2 Kings 4:34 (NKJV): And Elisha went up and lay on the child (Shunammite woman's son), and put his mouth on his mouth, his eyes on his eyes, and his hands on his hands; and he stretched himself out on the child, and the flesh of the child became warm.
Jesus can breathe 'life' into your current situation (no matter how 'dead' or 'stagnant' it may be), the way Elisha put life back into the Shunammite woman's son (see 2 Kings 4:34-35).
In fact, when I read this verse, it reminds me of our modern 'Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation' (CPR), or 'mouth-to-mouth resuscitation', though the exact technique may differ from what Elisha did in 2 Kings 4:34.
The word 'resuscitation' means 'to bring back to life, or to bring back to consciousness'. CPR is normally performed on a victim, say, a person who's unable to breathe due to drowning. This is done so that oxygen can be released through the flow of blood to the cells (and therefore the vital organs) in the victim's body. All cells in a human body need oxygen to survive. Just give some minutes without oxygen, and these cells would be dead!
Let's look at the background of 2 Kings 4:34 now. The whole account can be found in 2 Kings 4:8-37. This Shunammite woman was a person of great hospitality to God's prophet, Elisha (2 Kings 4:8-10). She also prepared a place in her home for him to lodge, whenever he passed by her town. In short, she's a woman who honoured God and His anointed servant. And in return for her kindness and care, Elisha then prophesied that she would have a son (2 Kings 4:16-17). This prophecy came to pass about a year later, but not long after, that very son died (2 Kings 4:20).
Upon laying the dead son on Elisha's bed, she then hurried to look for him at Mount Carmel (2 Kings 4:22-25), some distance away (about 30-40km) from her hometown in Shunem. When she arrived and was asked if all is well, amazingly she answered "It is well" (2 Kings 4:26), even though Elisha did sense that 'her soul was in deep distress' (2 Kings 4:27), and something must have gone wrong.
Beloved, whenever you are stuck in any situation, run to God first ('Elisha' here represents God) and keep looking to Him, instead of running to man or methods. When you run to Him, He will run to you! And in fact, that was exactly what Elisha did upon knowing that the woman's son had died! (2 Kings 4:29-33)
By the way, the word 'Shunammite' in Hebrew is from the word 'shuwnem' or 'shuwniy', which means 'quiet, rest'. This woman is a 'picture' of someone who has learned to rest in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross, and whose trust in the Lord remains 'unwavered', no matter what had happened.
How about the name 'Elisha'? Interestingly, this name in Hebrew means 'God of supplication or riches'. Your God is indeed rich in supply! No, I'm not just talking about the area of finance here. He is also rich in His supply of life to any 'dead' situation of yours! 'Elisha' also means 'My God is help' or 'My God is salvation'. Praise God! He is your very present help in times of need (Psalm 46:1-3), and He is here for you today!
So, if 'Elisha' in this context speaks of Jesus Christ who is in you, then the 'Shunammite woman' speaks of you (His beloved), and the 'son' here speaks of 'God's promises for you'.
Is there any area of your life that is currently 'stagnant' or 'dead'? For some of you, it may be your marriage, and for others, it may be your family relationships, career, or even ministry. Whatever it may be, take heart, for your 'Elisha' ('My God is help') is here. The Lord who resuscitated the Shunammite woman's son is also with you and in you today. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8).
So, right now, receive a breath of His life in Jesus' name, and also over your situation! (whatever it is) Your miracle is also in your mouth. As you believe that "It is well" with you, speak it also over your current situation now, saying: "It is well with my ............... (e.g. marriage, career, business, ministry, etc)" Never underestimate the power of your words (Proverbs 18:21).
And as you receive from Him today, believe that (as in 2 Kings 4:34)...
a) His mouth is also upon your mouth, i.e. His life and breath is resuscitating any 'stagnant' or 'dead' area of your life right now, so that it flourishes again.
b) His eyes are also upon your eyes, i.e. His vision and revelation is being restored to you right now, so that you'll begin to see what He sees again.
c) His hands are also upon your hands, i.e. His hands are upon all that you put your hands to do right now, so that whatever you do shall prosper again.
In Jesus' name. Amen.
