OCTOBER 21, Luke 4:27 

Today’s text is from the New Testament and reminds us that Jesus knew all about Elisha and Naaman. Jesus tells us there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha but Elisha healed only one man - Naaman. And guess what? Naaman was not even from Israel! In fact, he was from Syria which was an enemy of Israel.

Why didn’t Elisha heal the many lepers from Israel? They were idolatrous and had turned from the Lord. The people of Israel were God’s chosen witnesses to all the other nations, and enjoyed God’s special protection. Yet many of them did not believe in God!

How about you? Do you come from a Christian family and yet have not committed your life to Jesus? Or attend a wonderful church or nice Junior Worship class, but have never given your life to God? Do not make the mistakes the Israelites did!

Naaman was the leper singled out to show God’s healing power. We do not know why God chose Naaman or you or me. God saves whoever He chooses to save. He has full authority over the world. We know God loves the world and sent Jesus, His only begotten son to save whosoever will believe in Him. We shall see later how Naaman humbled himself before God. He was healed not only from the leprosy of his physical body but also of his soul!

1. Circle Syria on the map.

2. Name the countries to the south-west and south-east of Israel: _______________ and ___________________

3. Does God have believers in these countries, around Israel? YES / NO

Thought: May I have the faith of Naaman.

Prayer: Our Heavenly Father, thank You for saving me. Thou art indeed the LORD of all. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.