Thoughts on 2 Kings 5:1-19
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Before Naaman ever heard about the possibility of being healed by Yahweh, Naaman was already blessed by God leading Syria to many military victories. Before we come to know God, God knows us and cares for us even while walking in ignorance and sin. Naaman is known by God. (2 Kings 5:1)
Through God’s sovereign plan He allows a young girl to be captured on one of Naaman’s campaigns so that she would work in Naaman’s home. Not just any girl, an Israelite girl who knows of Yahweh and the prophet of God, Elisha, who lives in her homeland. A key piece has been moved into place in God’s sovereign plan for Naaman. Naaman hears. (2 Kings 5:2-3)
Naaman finds out he can be healed by this prophet and circumstance play out so that he may go to Israel and visit this healing prophet. Naaman seeks. (2 Kings 5:4-8)
Upon coming to the prophets home, Naaman is given instructions on how to be healed. Nothing more. Simple instructions. His pride and arrogance is offended by the lack of pomp and circumstance he expected to be given and rejects the instructions but is convinced otherwise in the end. Naaman listens and acts. (2 Kings 5:9-14)
Finally, after completing the instructions Naaman is healed. This healing brings about a redemption that only the Lord can bring. God saw and knew Naaman before Naaman knew God. God guided Naaman and put him on path toward healing and salvation. Naaman’s pride almost got in the way but God’s plan prevailed. God healed Naaman and redeemed him. Naaman couldn’t buy his healing and I believe this was the final move that won Naaman’s heart toward God. Naaman believes! (2 Kings 5:14-19)
We are seen, known and loved by an Almighty God before we ever come to know Him. A God who has set the course of our steps in His sovereign plan leading us to Him. He offers a simple method to be saved: faith and trust in His Son, that’s all. In faith and trust, we are healed and redeemed. This healing comes at no cost to us. The price was paid on the cross. We can’t earn nor can we purchase it. This is insulting to many who let pride can get in the way of receiving the greatest gift of all. Let us not be found preserving our pride, rejecting healing and salvation but humbling receiving the grace and mercy of His salvation through His son, Jesus the Christ.
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