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2 Kings 4:24 · KJV

"Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not thy riding for me, except I bid thee."

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Passage Context

22And she called unto her husband, and said, Send me, I pray thee, one of the young men, and one of the asses, that I may run to the man of God, and come again.
23And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him to day? it is neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.
24Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not thy riding for me, except I bid thee.
25So she went and came unto the man of God to mount Carmel. And it came to pass, when the man of God saw her afar off, that he said to Gehazi his servant, Behold, yonder is that Shunammite:
26Run now, I pray thee, to meet her, and say unto her, Is it well with thee? is it well with thy husband? is it well with the child? And she answered, It is well.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond when faced with urgent needs?

2

What does it mean for you to 'go forward' in faith?

3

When have you had to act quickly in your life?

Life Application

faith

Sometimes, we must act decisively in faith, trusting God for the outcome.

work

Be proactive in addressing challenges, seeking God’s guidance.

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