What a searching word for every minister of the gospel to take to heart. Perhaps by finding him at prayer, or reading the Scriptures. Certainly from the heavenliness of his conversation and general demeanor. Ah, my reader, the servant of God should need no distinctive manner of dress in order for people to identify him. His walk, his speech, his deportment ought to be sufficient.
Some people are mere creatures of impulse.
But the conduct of those who act on principle is stable. It is blessed to see that this woman did not tire of ministering to God s servant but continued to provide for his need and comfort, and at considerable trouble and expense. And he said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shunammite. Elisha did not complacently accept as a matter of course the loving hospitality which had been shown him, as though it were something due him by virtue of his office. No, he was truly grateful and anxious to show his appreciation.