2 Now bands of raiders from Aram had gone out and had taken captive a young girl from Israel, and she served Naaman’s wife. 3 She said to her mistress, “If only my master would see the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy.” 4 Naaman went to his master and told him what the girl from Israel had said. 5 “By all means, go,” the king of Aram replied. “I will send a letter to the king of Israel.” So Naaman left, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold and ten sets of clothing.”
A prideful man soon realizes that he is not as much in control with his life as he once thought. It is often hard for independent self-made people to receive help from others. It is hard for many people not to be in control of their lives.
No one in his country could cure an incurable disease, but he had a slave girl who was an Israelite. Aram raided Israel and kidnapped people for slaves. She was taken like many girls and used around the homes particularly to work in the fields or help with domestic work, and in this case, she was his wife’s helper. She served her family well and she showed concern for her master. She must have also been well treated, but it also shows that as a young girl she had been well trained in honoring the Lord and knew of the stories of the prophets and Elisha.
She gave the gentle witness that if her master would go to Samaria there is a prophet that could cure him. The stories of the widow who had enough oil, the food that was plentiful, the poison in the pot that was cured, the parting of the Jordan River and the raising of the widow’s son all stuck with this little girl. She was just as much an instrument of God’s will, as Elisha was in his way. Children can be used of God as witnesses.
It is important to teach children and instill Biblical truths and lessons, for when they are well taught, children can be used as God's messengers in the right places and right times. Naaman had to become humble enough to listen to the wisdom of a young girl.
I think of Jesus when He prayed, "I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father for so it seemed good in thy sight, (Matthew 11:25,26).
There are testimonies of many who have successful careers and influential positions who experience heart attacks, cancer, and disease. They are open to hear the message of salvation. When we need to know the Lord, often God uses insignificant and humble people to give a gentle witness.
Application: Now who is the really the great one? Was it Naaman or the little slave girl? God knew who.
Prayer: Lord, teach me to be as that little girl, faithful in telling others what great things You have done. Thank you, Lord that I am called, redeemed and forgiven.
