December 6, 2014 Better Than Before Jennifer Benson Schuldt 2 Kings 5:1-15 [Naamans] flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child. -2 Kings 5:14 As infants, my children had nearly perfect skin. Their flesh was soft-they had no dry elbows or rough patches on their feet. Smooth and new, it contrasted with mine, which was marked by years of various scars and callouses. As a mighty warrior and the commander of the Syrian army, Naaman may have had scuffed skin and battle scars, but he also had a serious skin disease-leprosy. When a servant suggested that the prophet Elisha could heal him, Naaman visited him. He followed Elishas instructions, and his diseased flesh became like the flesh of a little child (2 Kings 5:14). This cure left Naaman better off both physically and spiritually. After being healed, he proclaimed, Now I know that there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel (v.15). Through this miraculous experience, he learned that there is only one true God (1 Cor. 8:6). Like Naaman, we can learn important lessons about God as a result of our life experiences. Receiving a blessing may show us about His mercy and goodness (Matt. 7:11). Surviving or enduring a trial may help us see Gods sufficiency and care. Growing in knowledge of Him (2 Peter 3:18) will always leave us better off spiritually than we were before. Father, help me to learn more about You as I travel through this world. Let this knowledge inspire fresh praise in my heart and a desire to become more like You. Lessons about God are embedded in life experiences. Daniel 3-4; 1 John 5 © 2014 by RBC Ministries. All rights reserved.
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