Devotional Thoughts about 2 Kings 5:1-16
Kings and generals often take themselves very seriously. Although Naaman had the misfortune of an incurable disease, his past military successes had made him important enough that his king was ready to lend his influence when a possible cure was rumored.
So the Syrian king coolly proposed in a letter that his counterpart in a land across an unfriendly border should heal his top warrior of leprosy! Of course Israel’s king panicked at this expectation.
Naaman’s VIP status suffered a big blow when he arrived at Elisha’s house. The prophet didn’t even come out to greet him but sent instructions by a messenger instead. Maybe that made Namaan stubborn, for he drew the line at bathing in the Jordan. Amazingly, his servants braved his wrath to persuade him to do the simple thing called for.
After the miracle of his healing, Naaman confessed that the God of Israel was the only one in the whole earth. He returned home to worship Him there, thus making God known outside the borders of Israel.
Lord, don’t let my pride get in the way of my trusting and following You.
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