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Naaman (4)
'... though Naaman was a mighty warrior, he suffered from leprosy.' 2 Kings 5:1
Sometimes we can think we have to be 'Mr Popular' in order to do anything of great importance. But think again. Here are some of the 'extras' who were a vital part of Naaman's story.
A servant girl: This girl was a servant because Naaman's army frequently raided her country and took prisoners and made them work for them. This girl introduced Elisha to Naaman, '... the girl said to her mistress, "I wish my master would go to see the prophet in Samaria. He would heal him of his leprosy."' Because of this girl's faith and forgiveness, Naaman was healed.
Elisha's messenger: He gave Naaman the instruction of how to be healed. '"Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan River. Then your skin will be restored, and you will be healed of your leprosy"'. Without the messenger, Naaman would never have known what to do.
Naaman's officers: We don't even know their names, but because they believed, Naaman was healed: 'But his officers tried to reason with him and said, "Sir ... you should certainly obey him when he says simply, 'Go and wash and be cured!'" So Naaman went.' We don't know exactly who they were but God knew them and chose to use them.
God knows you too; you don't need to be famous, well liked or extremely talented before God will let you in on the incredible things He's doing.
written by Bob Gass
'... though Naaman was a mighty warrior, he suffered from leprosy.' 2 Kings 5:1
Sometimes we can think we have to be 'Mr Popular' in order to do anything of great importance. But think again. Here are some of the 'extras' who were a vital part of Naaman's story.
A servant girl: This girl was a servant because Naaman's army frequently raided her country and took prisoners and made them work for them. This girl introduced Elisha to Naaman, '... the girl said to her mistress, "I wish my master would go to see the prophet in Samaria. He would heal him of his leprosy."' Because of this girl's faith and forgiveness, Naaman was healed.
Elisha's messenger: He gave Naaman the instruction of how to be healed. '"Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan River. Then your skin will be restored, and you will be healed of your leprosy"'. Without the messenger, Naaman would never have known what to do.
Naaman's officers: We don't even know their names, but because they believed, Naaman was healed: 'But his officers tried to reason with him and said, "Sir ... you should certainly obey him when he says simply, 'Go and wash and be cured!'" So Naaman went.' We don't know exactly who they were but God knew them and chose to use them.
God knows you too; you don't need to be famous, well liked or extremely talented before God will let you in on the incredible things He's doing.
written by Bob Gass
