Nov. 14

As soon as the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his robes and said, “Am I God? Can I kill and bring back to life? Why does this fellow send someone to me to be cured of his leprosy? See how he is trying to pick a quarrel with me!” 2 Kings 5:7 NIV

This man had the wrong assumption. This verse reminded me not to jump into conclusions quickly, know the facts first and act foolishly.

But Naaman went away angry and said, “I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, wave his hand over the spot and cure me of my leprosy. Are not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Couldn’t I wash in them and be cleansed?” So he turned and went off in a rage. 2 Kings 5: 11-12 NIV

These verses remind me to rid myself of pride and the feeling of self-aggrandizement. Naaman had this illusion that he was "above" others, that he was powerful and someone with a "name" and very good background. In the human standards, he was the best but a leprosy almost made him an invalid.Yet God provided a way out for him but he did not listen to him and tried to do things on his own. I see myself being like Naaman. I still struggle with my foolish pride and I hate it when it is being "threatened." I did not usually time alone with God and thought I was invincible having things on my own.

Lord, thank You for reminding that it is really essential and a non-negotiable thing that we keep our feet to the ground. Let no bitterness, pride, hate, jealousy and even positive things hinder me to run my own race.

Thank you so much for your inspiration and the blessings you have been giving me.

BEE