Not My Way, But God's
Indeed, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel.
2 Kings 5:15
Two small boys were playing a complicated game with sticks and string. After a few minutes, the older boy turned to his friend and said crossly, “You are not doing it properly. This is my game, and we play it my way. You cannot play anymore!” The desire to have things our own way starts young!
Naaman was a person who was accustomed to having things his way. He was commander in the army of the king of Syria. But Naaman also had an incurable disease. One day his wife’s servant girl, who had been captured from the land of Israel, suggested that he seek healing from Elisha, the prophet of God. Naaman was desperate enough to do this, but he wanted the prophet to come to him. He expected to be treated with great ceremony and respect. So when Elisha simply sent a message that he should bathe seven times in the Jordan River, Naaman was furious! He refused (2 Kings 5:10-12. Only when he finally humbled himself and did it God’s way was he cured (v 13-14).
We have probably all had times when we have said, “I will do it my way” to God. But His way is always the best way. So let us ask God to give us each a humble heart that will willingly choose His way, not our own.
Bible Reading
2 Kings 5:9-19.
Prayer
My God and Father, Create in me a humble heart to do things Your way. In Christ's name Amen..
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