2 Kings 5
You younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time. 1 Peter 5:5-6
Sometimes great examples of faith come in small, unappealing packages. For Naaman, the leprous captain of the army of Syria, his moment of faith came when he dipped in dirty water far from home.
Naaman was insulted. After all the trouble it took to travel to a foreign country, the prophet he came to see did not greet him as a proper host should. Even worse, Elisha sent him orders by a lowly servant to wash in the Jordan.
Naaman was so outraged by Elisha’s supposed affront that he refused to perform the one act that would save him from his ravaging disease. Finally his servants came to talk him out of his pride. They asked him pointedly: “Had the prophet told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more then, when he says to you, ‘Wash and be clean’?” (2 Kings 5:13 NASB).
When Naaman paused to consider their words, he realized that his refusal to humble himself before God would cost his life. He hurried to obey Elisha’s instructions from the Lord, and his flesh was made whole.
Do you say yes to God in the little things? Are you content to follow His will when you do not receive any of the glory? No matter what the task, God always rewards the humble step of faith.
Father God, make me content to follow Your will, even when I do not receive any glory. No matter how small or great the task, let me step forth in humble faith.
