Naaman's servants went to him and said, "My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more, then, when he tells you, 'Wash and be cleansed'!" So he went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, as the man of God had told him, and his flesh was restored and became clean like that of a young boy.
What is it about us that feels like worthy things only come through great acts? our pride lies to us by saying we're too good for that or people will only respect me by doing more grander feats. Naaman was humbled by his servants when they told him that it's not about the actual task that's involved but rather are you willing to die to your pride to faithfully follow God's ways. Once Naaman took his focus off the actual task but the one behind the task, he was healed and so many after that turned to the one and only true God. We too need to look beyond our pride and just obey.
Wow, where do I start with this. The thing that pops right out in my mind has to do with discipleship and small groups. If I were to be asked to lead this class or group that has a larger audience or being led to start up this small group consisting of only a handful of people, which would I choose? If God was calling me to sheppard this small group but an opportunity came along more appealing, where would I go? My flesh would say bigger is better. I have a feeling this is what happened with my calling to the Frontlines director role. I got confused with my calling because my heart was to help and I mistook that as my purpose. I'm already praying on this but now also about the direction of the small group. I know God will release me by reminding me of my purpose, my passion and my giftings.
Heavenly Father, I pray LORD that You clear my mind of confusion and distractions. Help my thoughts be pure and focused on my specific calling in this world. Many needs and opportunities arise but I'm reminded that it's not just me in this world, You have complete control. I pray that You release that burden and strengthen Your servant through prayers & fellowship. In the wonderful name of Christ Jesus I pray, Amen!
2 Kings 5:13-14
What is it about us that feels like worthy things only come through great acts? our pride lies to us by saying we're too good for that or people will only respect me by doing more grander feats. Naaman was humbled by his servants when they told him that it's not about the actual task that's involved but rather are you willing to die to your pride to faithfully follow God's ways. Once Naaman took his focus off the actual task but the one behind the task, he was healed and so many after that turned to the one and only true God. We too need to look beyond our pride and just obey.
Wow, where do I start with this. The thing that pops right out in my mind has to do with discipleship and small groups. If I were to be asked to lead this class or group that has a larger audience or being led to start up this small group consisting of only a handful of people, which would I choose? If God was calling me to sheppard this small group but an opportunity came along more appealing, where would I go? My flesh would say bigger is better. I have a feeling this is what happened with my calling to the Frontlines director role. I got confused with my calling because my heart was to help and I mistook that as my purpose. I'm already praying on this but now also about the direction of the small group. I know God will release me by reminding me of my purpose, my passion and my giftings.
Heavenly Father, I pray LORD that You clear my mind of confusion and distractions. Help my thoughts be pure and focused on my specific calling in this world. Many needs and opportunities arise but I'm reminded that it's not just me in this world, You have complete control. I pray that You release that burden and strengthen Your servant through prayers & fellowship. In the wonderful name of Christ Jesus I pray, Amen!
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