2Ki 5:11 But Naaman became furious, and went away and said, “Indeed, I said to myself, ‘He will surely come out to me, and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the place, and heal the leprosy.’ 2Ki 5:12 “Are not the Abanah and the Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them and be clean?” So he turned and went away in a rage.
Naaman was a highly respected military commander in the kingdom of Aram, but he suffered from leprosy, a terrible disease that caused him physical and social pain. When he heard that there was a prophet in Israel who could heal him, he went there. Naaman , a great hero was used to getting respect.
At Elisha’s house, he expected to be accorded a heroic welcome. Instead, Elisha sent a messenger to tell him to wash in the Jordan River seven times . A proud man he was, he expected royal treatment but just got simple instruction. In other words, he came to seek healing in his own terms but not God’s. Washing in a great river was one thing, but the Jordan was small and dirty. He thought doing such a thing was beneath a man of his position. He had to humble himself and obey Elisha’s commands in order to be healed.
Obedience to God begins with humility. We must believe that His way is better than our own. We may not always understand His ways of working, but by humbly obeying, we will receive His blessings .(Life Application Bible). Let us remember that God’s ways are the best. If we want it done, it’s worth noting that it’s not by our terms but God’s.
Further readings:
Isa. 55:8-9
Mat. 8:8
Luk. 14:11
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