2 Kings 5:10 Elisha sent a messenger to [Naaman], saying, “Go, wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored and you shall be clean.”
So many things come to mind when thinking about restoration, my intrepid hikers chief among them. We’ve been on this journey for almost five months, and we are all flagging just a bit. We are too far in to clearly see where we started yet not quite far enough to clearly see the finish line. Jesus, Help us.
2 Kings 5:11 But Naaman became angry and went away, saying, “I thought for me he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and would wave his hand over the spot, and cure the leprosy!”
I pray daily for strength, renewal, and encouragement for all of us, most especially the two with boots on the trail. I want all of us to draw closer to our Savior on this adventure. And while all of us would love unmistakable God-moments along this journey (and we have had some), He is typically much more subtle—a gentle breeze, a kind word, a mountain stream, a flat stretch, a gorgeous view. Instead of a flashy sign, He is much more of a “Just keep taking the next step and know that I am right there with you.” Thank You, Jesus.
2 Kings 5:13 But his servants approached and said to him, “Father, if the prophet had commanded you to do something difficult, would you not have done it? How much more, when all he said to you was, ‘Wash, and be clean’?”
Lord, Thank You for this day and for this scripture. Thank You for the reminder that while You are absolutely the God of miracles, You are also the God of gentle breezes and quiet strength. When our spirits are sagging, Lord, help us to keep striving, keep walking, and to know that You are with us always. Draw us closer. Renew our spirits. Amen.
2 Kings 5:14 So he went down and immersed himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God; His flesh was restored….”
Have a blessed day.
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