A Heart that makes room for God

In 2 Kings 4, we meet the Shunammite woman, a woman of discernment and quiet faith. She recognizes that Elisha is a holy man of God. But she does not merely admire him from a distance. She does not simply speak kindly of him or praise his ministry. Instead, she does something far more meaningful — she makes room for him. She prepares a small upper room in her home, placing a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp there. It is a simple space, yet it becomes a sacred space. She creates room for the presence of God in her everyday life.

Because of her generosity and sincerity, God blesses her with what she had longed for — a child. She had not demanded a miracle. She had not begged or insisted. She simply honored God. And in that act of quiet faithfulness, God filled the space she created with His promise. Her story teaches us something powerful: when we make room for God in our lives, God fills that space with blessing beyond what we expect.

In 1 Corinthians 2, Paul reminds us that God’s wisdom is not the wisdom of the world. It does not always appear impressive or loud. It is hidden, revealed by the Spirit. Paul writes, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the human heart conceived—what God has prepared for those who love Him.” The Shunammite woman did not see her miracle coming. She did not even dare to hope too strongly. Yet God had prepared something for her in ways she could not imagine.

God’s wisdom often works gently. It moves quietly in hidden rooms, in faithful hearts, and in unseen obedience. The world looks for visible success and quick results, but God often works in stillness. A small room prepared in faith can become the birthplace of a promise. A quiet act of hospitality can open the door to divine blessing. What seems ordinary can become extraordinary when God’s Spirit is involved.

Then in Matthew 5, Jesus tells us that He has not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it. He takes the commandments deeper. He moves us from outward religion to inward transformation. It is not only about avoiding murder; it is about releasing anger. It is not just about avoiding false oaths; it is about being truthful in heart and speech. Jesus calls us beyond surface obedience into integrity of heart.

The Shunammite woman’s faith was simple and sincere. She made space for holiness in her home. Paul reminds us that such faith is guided by the Spirit. Jesus teaches that true righteousness begins inside. Together, these scriptures reveal that God is not only interested in what we do outwardly but in the condition of our hearts.

So how do we make room for God today?

Do we create space in our daily routines for prayer and reflection? Do we allow quiet moments where the Spirit can speak? Do we welcome Jesus into our thoughts, our decisions, our conversations? Making room for God may not require building a physical room, but it does require intentional space within our hearts.

When we make room for Jesus, transformation begins. Our anger becomes forgiveness. Our words become truthful and gentle. Our desires become purified. Our hopes become places of divine blessing. The Spirit reshapes us from within, guiding us into deeper love and integrity.

May we become people who prepare a room for God — not only in our homes but in our hearts. May we welcome His presence daily and allow His Spirit to transform us from the inside out. And as we do, may we discover that God fills the space we offer Him with promises greater than we ever imagined.

Amen.