MY WAY

MY WAY

Bible:2 Kings 5:1-15

Now I know that there is no God in all the world except in Israel (V.15).

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Two kids were playing a game together. After a few minutes the older boy turned to his friend and said angrily, “You’re not doing it properly. This is my game, and we play it my way. You can’t play anymore!” Lots of us had conversations like that when we were little. And even now, we still want to have things our own way!

Naaman was used to having things his way. He was commander of 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 looked for Elisha, the prophet of God, who might be able to help. 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 wash 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 (VV.13-14).

We’ve probably all had times when we’ve said “I’ll do it my way” to God. But His way is always the best way. So let’s ask God to give us the humility to put our own instincts and pride to one side so that we can willingly choose His way, not our own.

HUMILITY IS SEEING OURSELVES AS WE REALLY ARE:
PEOPLE WHO NEED GOD!

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