You Want Me to Do What?

That was the theme of Pastor Jeff’s sermon today.  He talked about the odd instruction that was given to Naaman (commander of the army of Aram) when he sought healing from the prophet, Elisha.  Naaman was insulted when he was told to go dip in the Jordan river seven times.  Basically, he was saying, “You want me to do what?”

How many times have we done the same thing when God asks us to do something we didn’t expect (or didn’t want to do)?  Sometimes you have to go ahead and trust God, even when it doesn’t make sense, even when you don’t know why.  It’s all about obedience. 

Naaman’s servant reminded him that if Elisha had asked him to do some great thing, Naaman would have done it.  But he didn’t want to humble himself and wash in the dirty Jordan river.  It was beneath him; it was too simple. 

The funny thing is, it worked.  Naaman was healed of his leprosy, and God’s glory was revealed.  It didn’t happen because Naaman had faith (in fact, he was a heathen).  It happened because he was obedient.   

When God asks you to do something uncomfortable or you are going through something you don’t understand, keep following His guidance.  Keep trusting His plan.  In the end, His glory will be revealed and healing will come.