#132. When God Uses a Child's Faith: Naaman, Elisha & Trusting God With Your Family

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As Elijah is taken to heaven in a whirlwind, Elisha steps into his calling with a double portion of God's Spirit. In today's reading through 2 Kings 2–6, we witness miracle after miracle—but one of the most powerful stories begins with the quiet faith of a little servant girl. Her simple testimony leads a mighty military commander to the God of Israel, reminding us that God has always been pursuing the nations and that He delights in using ordinary people—even children—to accomplish extraordinary purposes. If you're a Christian mom praying for your children, navigating illness, or longing to raise kids with courageous faith, this episode offers biblical encouragement to trust God's sovereignty, whether He answers with immediate healing or with sustaining grace. IN THIS EPISODE * Elijah's dramatic departure and Elisha receiving his prophetic mantle * Why Elisha asked for a double portion of Elijah's spirit * The difficult passage about the bears and the youths at Bethel explained in its biblical context * The widow's oil and God's compassionate provision for families in need * The Shunammite woman's faith and God's power over death * Naaman's healing from leprosy and the surprising role of a faithful little servant girl * Gehazi's greed and the danger of pride in ministry * How God has always welcomed the nations—not just Israel * Encouragement for parents walking through chronic illness, unanswered prayers, and difficult seasons KEY BIBLE PASSAGES * 2 Kings 2–6 * Luke 4:27 * Genesis 12 (God's promise to bless all nations through Abraham) WHAT YOU'LL LEARN * Why humility always precedes God's blessing. * How God often works through children to accomplish His purposes. * The difference between serving God for His glory versus serving for personal gain. * Why God's greatest miracle isn't always physical healing—but spiritual transformation. * How parents can encourage children to become bold witnesses for Christ wherever God places them. A WORD FOR MOMS The unnamed servant girl in Naaman's household had every reason to become bitter. She had been taken from her family and forced into a foreign land. Yet instead of responding with resentment, she pointed her captors to the God who saves. What a beautiful picture of the kind of faith we long to cultivate in our children. May we raise sons and daughters who point others to Christ—not only when life is easy, but especially when it isn't. Whether you're praying for healing, parenting through hardship, or wondering how God could possibly use your family's story, this passage reminds us that God never wastes faithful obedience. JOIN THE JOURNEY The Dwelling Place is a daily Bible podcast from Entrusted Ministries, helping busy Christian moms read the entire Bible in one year while growing in biblical confidence, faithful parenting, and a deeper love for Jesus. If this podcast has encouraged you, would you consider following the show, leaving a review, and sharing it with another mom who wants to know God's Word more deeply? Because what moms dwell on shapes what families become.

#130. When You Don't Know What to Do as a Mom: The Parenting Lesson Hidden in One of the Bible's Most Dramatic Victories | 2 Chronicles 19-23

*You are halfway through The Bible! Enjoy the next few days to reflect on what the Lord has taught you through His Word. What are your prayers going into the second half of the year? Still need to sign up for our Bible Reading Plan? [www.entrustedministries.com/podcast] When you don't know what to do as a mom, where do you turn? In today's episode of The Dwelling Place from Entrusted Ministries, we're walking through 2 Chronicles 19–23, where one of the Bible's most powerful prayers reminds us exactly where to fix our eyes: > "We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You." King Jehoshaphat faced an impossible battle, yet instead of relying on his own strength, he gathered the entire nation—including their wives and little ones—to seek the Lord together. Their children watched their parents fast, pray, worship, and trust God before the victory ever came. This incredible account offers timeless encouragement for Christian moms who long to model faith for their children while navigating uncertainty, suffering, and the everyday challenges of motherhood. We'll also see the dramatic preservation of the Davidic line through God's sovereign protection of young Joash, reminding us that no circumstance is beyond His power and no promise He has made will ever fail. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: * Why Jehoshaphat's prayer is one of the most encouraging prayers in Scripture * What children learn when they watch their parents seek God first * How worship strengthens our faith before circumstances change * The contrast between godly and ungodly spiritual influence within a family * Why your spiritual legacy matters more than worldly success * How God's sovereignty gives hope even when life feels impossible * Practical encouragement for trusting God through difficult parenting seasons If you've ever felt overwhelmed as a mother, uncertain about the future, or wondered how to lead your family through hardship, this episode will remind you that the battle belongs to the Lord. TODAY'S BIBLE READING * 2 Chronicles 19–23 FEATURED THEMES * Christian motherhood * Biblical parenting * Family discipleship * Trusting God in difficult seasons * Worship and faith * Spiritual legacy * God's sovereignty * Bible study for women * Encouragement for moms * Reading through the Bible in a year If The Dwelling Place has encouraged your walk with Christ, would you consider following the podcast, leaving a written review, and sharing it with another mom? Every review helps more women discover God's Word and the mission of Entrusted Ministries as we encourage families to delight in Christ together. RESOURCES MENTIONED * Entrusted With a Child's Heart [www.entrustedministries.com/studies] * The [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-again-podcast-for-christian-moms-encouragement-in/id1700555502]Again Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-again-podcast-for-christian-moms-encouragement-in/id1700555502] COMMENTARIES MOST REFERENCED: MOODY COMMENTARY [https://www.amazon.com/Moody-Bible-Commentary-Michael-Rydelnik/dp/0802428673/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2N0NKHSH4V3OA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PuUYmqHRVFiCz3EOIsIqmudfOm3uCbcl-T3WvVr4heXi2qk5CuZY63X0f7klqxWnqNmQGR1eYYCQ2CVUiVg2VhCHGs3qetjf9alC6m-5lL75V58g8ePgt64H99bFpxi4tMBz68SAK3D61qXHBnPwa3mqEREtTYwywi7NomgkIskqcmNsoT8wtBW7IEaO6-jIRtb9hPVvyy5tLzj6ALWtCq3JeIMFJNU3Q90X4w5Q2sI.16rfOzOcsFcyWGaZlgjii-OZjRSFBS38j3Cvp1D3DHU&dib_tag=se&keywords=moody+bible+commentary&qid=1769384844&sprefix=moodly+bible%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1], MACARTHUR COMMENTAR [https://www.amazon.com/MacArthur-Bible-Commentary-John/dp/0785250662/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28TXB6KXJSDSE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-fu0rRR0jh-qDhInfhqV2V-15axqTFh0oXiz-rFVNmm-k7OXwKYzdbjWRGzf93WXspiwRuzov8OXslEGdW5VmspYxIN7cd0Mrb8Z6FzlKtw.ClI45ZzrTZydJ89j1JaiKQ_jAsoDEv_hKen4CECJ_d0&dib_tag=se&keywords=mac+arthur+bible+commentary&qid=1769384866&sprefix=mac+bible+commentary%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1]Y, SPURGEON'S TREASURY OF DAVID [https://www.amazon.com/Treasury-David-Spurgeons-Classic-Psalms/dp/0825436834/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3VJD2V1J2DW4M&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8xa-oJPgwLSm6KSSivItSftMUi5EJRw5vYHvh9b3g-bU63zni9sjD_d-KN8WM8bttAlYGX43VEt9cmfzaOBG1UldN450OOrhvVSDS0omq6v4K3NLvV9oeri1tEjpUlH9c4IafByiDTGbtS1M-TYzMdqM9et-m_lxHFZCvAPu5ZmF07U9YcuhSYKDEVqOBeCKp8rDsiK_prklbt48DgwUQxf-QwwMW6s6rnnTJhsKTZs.7hcOeN4-Ook0Jv68VghyraDIUA05UHpGw8pDjU9u0dY&dib_tag=se&keywords=spurgeon+treasury+of+david&qid=1776657464&sprefix=spurgeon+trea%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-2]

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#132. When God Uses a Child's Faith: Naaman, Elisha & Trusting God With Your Family | 2 Kings 2–6

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