Post by Adrienne on May 29, 2016 22:29:01 GMT -5
Hey friends, I had some encouraging thoughts while reading this passage this evening in my YouVersion reading plan.
This portion of 2 Kings talks about the Syrian commander Naaman, who is a leper, and who goes to the prophet Elisha for healing. Elisha gives Naaman very specific instructions (to wash in the Jordan River seven times), but Naaman is reluctant to obey. When he finally does, however, he is completely healed from his leprosy!
My thoughts were: How often do we get instructions from God and question them, wanting to do something else or doubting that God's will is the best plan? Or, how often do we just assume that we know best, not even asking God for His guidance at all? Yet, the story of Naaman's healing reminds us of the importance of obedience! God truly knows best and He has good plans for us! Such a good reminder. :-)
This portion of 2 Kings talks about the Syrian commander Naaman, who is a leper, and who goes to the prophet Elisha for healing. Elisha gives Naaman very specific instructions (to wash in the Jordan River seven times), but Naaman is reluctant to obey. When he finally does, however, he is completely healed from his leprosy!
My thoughts were: How often do we get instructions from God and question them, wanting to do something else or doubting that God's will is the best plan? Or, how often do we just assume that we know best, not even asking God for His guidance at all? Yet, the story of Naaman's healing reminds us of the importance of obedience! God truly knows best and He has good plans for us! Such a good reminder. :-)
