2 Kings 5:11–12 (NLT)
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! 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.
Devotion
Good morning and praise God. I hope you’re having a peaceful day. Hallelujah. There’s a Sunday School hymn taken from James 4:10: “Humble yourself before the LORD, He will lift you up…”
In our reading today we meet Naaman, commander of the army of Aram. The Bible describes him as a mighty warrior, but adds that he had leprosy. Leprosy in Scripture refers to various severe skin diseases, and according to Levitical law, this made one unclean.
Through a young Israelite servant girl, Naaman heard good news that his condition could be healed. Elisha, the man of God, instructed him to dip himself seven times in the Jordan River. This did not please Naaman. He expected a more dignified miracle, perhaps in the cleaner rivers of Damascus — the Abana or the Pharpar. His pride almost kept him from his healing.
Take a moment and examine your own life. Are there areas where pride hinders God’s work? Sometimes we cling to pursuits that make us feel worthy, yet they block obedience to God. Remember Mordecai: though his adopted daughter became queen, he remained faithfully at the king’s gate. Even when honored with royal robes and parades, he stayed humble until God’s appointed time to lift him up.
River Jordan was not Naaman’s choice, but it was God’s place of healing. Perhaps you need to return to the house of God, to fellowship, to prayer, or to trusting His Word more deeply. Hallelujah — it is time to humble yourself before the LORD.
God reminds us that we never outgrow His wisdom or His meeting place. Renewal and healing come through obedience, even when His instructions seem simple or unappealing. Humble yourself before the LORD, take up your cross, and follow Jesus. Your breakthrough lies in surrender.
God loves you. Have a blessed day. Shalom. Shalom.
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! 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.
Devotion
Good morning and praise God. I hope you’re having a peaceful day. Hallelujah. There’s a Sunday School hymn taken from James 4:10: “Humble yourself before the LORD, He will lift you up…”
In our reading today we meet Naaman, commander of the army of Aram. The Bible describes him as a mighty warrior, but adds that he had leprosy. Leprosy in Scripture refers to various severe skin diseases, and according to Levitical law, this made one unclean.
Through a young Israelite servant girl, Naaman heard good news that his condition could be healed. Elisha, the man of God, instructed him to dip himself seven times in the Jordan River. This did not please Naaman. He expected a more dignified miracle, perhaps in the cleaner rivers of Damascus — the Abana or the Pharpar. His pride almost kept him from his healing.
Take a moment and examine your own life. Are there areas where pride hinders God’s work? Sometimes we cling to pursuits that make us feel worthy, yet they block obedience to God. Remember Mordecai: though his adopted daughter became queen, he remained faithfully at the king’s gate. Even when honored with royal robes and parades, he stayed humble until God’s appointed time to lift him up.
River Jordan was not Naaman’s choice, but it was God’s place of healing. Perhaps you need to return to the house of God, to fellowship, to prayer, or to trusting His Word more deeply. Hallelujah — it is time to humble yourself before the LORD.
God reminds us that we never outgrow His wisdom or His meeting place. Renewal and healing come through obedience, even when His instructions seem simple or unappealing. Humble yourself before the LORD, take up your cross, and follow Jesus. Your breakthrough lies in surrender.
God loves you. Have a blessed day. Shalom. Shalom.
2 Kings 5:11–12 (NLT)
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! 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.
Devotion
Good morning and praise God. I hope you’re having a peaceful day. Hallelujah. There’s a Sunday School hymn taken from James 4:10: “Humble yourself before the LORD, He will lift you up…”
In our reading today we meet Naaman, commander of the army of Aram. The Bible describes him as a mighty warrior, but adds that he had leprosy. Leprosy in Scripture refers to various severe skin diseases, and according to Levitical law, this made one unclean.
Through a young Israelite servant girl, Naaman heard good news that his condition could be healed. Elisha, the man of God, instructed him to dip himself seven times in the Jordan River. This did not please Naaman. He expected a more dignified miracle, perhaps in the cleaner rivers of Damascus — the Abana or the Pharpar. His pride almost kept him from his healing.
Take a moment and examine your own life. Are there areas where pride hinders God’s work? Sometimes we cling to pursuits that make us feel worthy, yet they block obedience to God. Remember Mordecai: though his adopted daughter became queen, he remained faithfully at the king’s gate. Even when honored with royal robes and parades, he stayed humble until God’s appointed time to lift him up.
River Jordan was not Naaman’s choice, but it was God’s place of healing. Perhaps you need to return to the house of God, to fellowship, to prayer, or to trusting His Word more deeply. Hallelujah — it is time to humble yourself before the LORD.
God reminds us that we never outgrow His wisdom or His meeting place. Renewal and healing come through obedience, even when His instructions seem simple or unappealing. Humble yourself before the LORD, take up your cross, and follow Jesus. Your breakthrough lies in surrender.
God loves you. Have a blessed day. Shalom. Shalom.
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