“And the Syrians had gone out by companies and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman’s wife. And she said unto her mistress, Would God my lord were with the prophet that is in Samaria! for he would recover him of his leprosy. And one went in, and told his lord, thus and thus said the maid that is of the land of Israel” (2 Kings 5:2-4).
Naaman, in spite of his being captain of the host of the king of Syria and a mighty man of valor, had contracted leprosy. Within his household was a young slave who waited on his wife. Though we may not know how she knew about Elisha, she wasn’t afraid to speak about him to Naaman’s wife. This young maid was concerned about the welfare of her master. Her words did not fall on deaf ears. Because of her bravery, Naaman was able to recover from his leprosy.
Often we think we are so insignificant it wouldn’t really matter what we would say or do.
God doesn’t view you that way. He has a plan and purpose for all of us. He freed us from the slavery of sin. That should be enough motivation to serve Him until He returns.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: The FWBHM board meets this week in Nashville, TN. Pray that members would “dwell together in unity” and that decisions made would bring glory to God
