A Rotting Body Made New

A Rotting Body Made New

Naaman, a mighty warrior for Syria and beloved by his King, developed leprosy and his days in battle started becoming fewer. When an Israelite slave in Naaman’s house heard of his condition, she told of the prophet Elisha and how he could heal her master. At once Naaman requested permission from his king to visit this prophet in Israel. But when Elisha sent word for what he had to do to be clean, Naaman was outraged. However, his servant talked to him gently and he softened his heart to obey. And as he dipped into the waters of the Jordan; his heart and his body were made new.

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2 Kings 5:14
In the previous episode, Elisha befriended a Shunamite woman who generously provided food and lodging for the prophet as he traveled the kingdom doing God’s will. The Lord blessed the woman with a son because of her kindness, but one day the boy suddenly died, leaving her heartbroken. She turned right to God, through Elisha, and was given back this son she’d lost, as God worked a miracle and brought life back into her son’s lifeless body. Today we’ll hear how Elisha shows God’s power beyond Israel, bringing healing and faith to the home of a Syrian commander.
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