Lessons from the Kings # 7 - Whom Can I Bless Today?

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Devotion # 7
Whom Can I Bless Today?

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She (a young captive girl) said to her mistress, “If only my master would see the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy.” 2 Kings 5:3

The story of Naaman, the Syrian commander who was healed of leprosy is a familiar one to most of us.  However, I would like to focus on a young girl who was instrumental in Naaman’s healing and restoration. She was an Israelite, captured by the Syrians and brought into captivity to be a slave, working as a maid for Naaman’s wife. It was definitely not the best of situations for this young girl; but her concern for her Master and her willingness to introduce Naaman to Elisha is totally commendable. Her little introduction was such a blessing, that it brought about a miraculous healing for Naaman from his leprosy and made him a worshipper of God. 2 Kings 5:17

Each one of us is called and chosen by the Lord to be a blessing to others. Here are a few ways in which we can bless someone.  Share our resources, our time, our energy; give a word of encouragement or introduction, call someone, visit someone who is ill, lonely or disabled, lend a sympathetic ear, just sit down with someone who is grieving or sincerely pray for somebody.

Most of the time we get so caught up with our own lives, our families, our cares and worries that we don’t even stop to think if there is someone whom we can bless. Every day let’s ask the Lord, and keep our eyes open, to be a blessing to someone. We’ll be surprised to see how many people we can bless in a day.  Let’s count the untold blessings of God in our lives and remind ourselves that we are blessed only to bless others.

God’s promise in Proverbs 11:25 - “The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped.” (MSG)
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Esther Collins

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