(Found in 2 Kings 5)
"And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid;and she waited on Naaman's wife"vs2
Can you imagine at such a little age being seperated from your parents?Even when scared you'd have no one to turn to.This was the condition of this little girl.She was seperated from loved ones and had no one.She was in a strange land and those who had her could do whatever to her.So she had every right to be scared and depressed.
But instead she was a blessing in the midst of her plight.She did not spend her days mourning and talking about how unfortunate she was.Instead,she helped Naaman to be healed.Instead of stressing and turning inward and worrying about her emancipation,she was able to serve.Naaman,the captain,was healed because of her.
How many of us,when faced with difficulties are like her?Do we even have time for other people's worries?Or do focus on ourselves and the unfortunate circumstances we find ourselves in?Do we even have time to find out about how others are or all we do is talk about ourselves and seek sympathy from others?
Like this little maid we are pilgrims.This is not our home and we are not safe.But God has promised to be with us always.I'm sure this is what strengthened this little maid.Even though she had not one physically present with her,she had God.God who is interested with everyone's life.I'm sure she found comfort in knowing that whatever situation she found herself in,God was with her and it was for her benefit.
She would have never known what it was like to depend entirely on God if it wasn't for this experiences and today she is an encouragement to many.Like her,we find ourselves in various situations that lead us to be discouraged.But let us learn to be a blessing.God has called us to be a blessing to others even amid the trials.
So often we become so selfish and centered in our own little worlds and our little sorrows.But we need not to be so.We need to trust in the Lord and leave all to Him.By so doing,we will be able to bless those who are hurting and instead of talking about our struggles,we'll talk about His power and we'll be a healing balm.
There are so many souls that are hurting.They need to be led to the One who is able to comfort and soothe every sorrow.But how can we do so,if we are not established in Him.We can never be able to bless,while we focus on our sorrows.Let us fix our eyes on the "author and finisher of our faith" so that we may be able to be the "salt and light" we are called to be.
"And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid;and she waited on Naaman's wife"vs2
Can you imagine at such a little age being seperated from your parents?Even when scared you'd have no one to turn to.This was the condition of this little girl.She was seperated from loved ones and had no one.She was in a strange land and those who had her could do whatever to her.So she had every right to be scared and depressed.
But instead she was a blessing in the midst of her plight.She did not spend her days mourning and talking about how unfortunate she was.Instead,she helped Naaman to be healed.Instead of stressing and turning inward and worrying about her emancipation,she was able to serve.Naaman,the captain,was healed because of her.
How many of us,when faced with difficulties are like her?Do we even have time for other people's worries?Or do focus on ourselves and the unfortunate circumstances we find ourselves in?Do we even have time to find out about how others are or all we do is talk about ourselves and seek sympathy from others?
Like this little maid we are pilgrims.This is not our home and we are not safe.But God has promised to be with us always.I'm sure this is what strengthened this little maid.Even though she had not one physically present with her,she had God.God who is interested with everyone's life.I'm sure she found comfort in knowing that whatever situation she found herself in,God was with her and it was for her benefit.
She would have never known what it was like to depend entirely on God if it wasn't for this experiences and today she is an encouragement to many.Like her,we find ourselves in various situations that lead us to be discouraged.But let us learn to be a blessing.God has called us to be a blessing to others even amid the trials.
So often we become so selfish and centered in our own little worlds and our little sorrows.But we need not to be so.We need to trust in the Lord and leave all to Him.By so doing,we will be able to bless those who are hurting and instead of talking about our struggles,we'll talk about His power and we'll be a healing balm.
There are so many souls that are hurting.They need to be led to the One who is able to comfort and soothe every sorrow.But how can we do so,if we are not established in Him.We can never be able to bless,while we focus on our sorrows.Let us fix our eyes on the "author and finisher of our faith" so that we may be able to be the "salt and light" we are called to be.
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