“But when Elisha, the man of God, heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes in dismay, he sent this message to him: “Why are you so upset? Send Naaman to me, and he will learn that there is a true prophet here in Israel.” 9 So Naaman went with his horses and chariots and waited at the door of Elisha’s house. 10 But Elisha sent a messenger out to him with this message: “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan River. Then your skin will be restored, and you will be healed of your leprosy.”
11 But Naaman became angry and stalked away. “I thought he would certainly come out to meet me!” he said. “I expected him to wave his hand over the leprosy and call on the name of the Lord his God and heal me! 12 Aren’t the rivers of Damascus, the Abana and the Pharpar, better than any of the rivers of Israel? Why shouldn’t I wash in them and be healed?” So Naaman turned and went away in a rage. 13 But his officers tried to reason with him and said, “Sir, if the prophet had told you to do something very difficult, wouldn’t you have done it? So you should certainly obey him when he says simply, ‘Go and wash and be cured!’” 14 So Naaman went down to the Jordan River and dipped himself seven times, as the man of God had instructed him. And his skin became as healthy as the skin of a young child, and he was healed!” 2 Kings 5:8-14 NLT
Father of all knowledge and understanding,
The King learned that even a King is just a man in need of God. Elisha learned to hear what You wanted to do in the situation – for good. Naaman learned that pride can stop you from receiving from God but that humility has great reward. His men were willing to give You God the opportunity. And also that You do what You say You will do. And Gehazi unfortunately learnt that greed can make you sick (2 Kings 5:20-26).
And who began this miracle? “At this time Aramean raiders had invaded the land of Israel, and among their captives was a young girl who had been given to Naaman’s wife as a maid. One day 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.” (2 Kings 5:2,3). A nameless young girl who kept her faith in very difficult circumstances far from home and family.
Keep us humble, knowing we are reliant on You. To be encouragers and content with where You have placed us. And most of all, help us to look for You expectantly in those impossible and difficult situations.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Two worship songs one thoughtful and one energetic commitment below . . .
Here I am waiting, abide in me I pray
Here I am longing for You
Hide me in Your love
Bring me to my knees
May I know Jesus more and more
Come live in me, all my life take over
Come breathe in me, and I will rise
On eagles wings
Lyrics: Reuben Timothy Morgan