OCTOBER 24, 2 Kings 5: 15-19

Finally, Naaman was cured from leprosy! He was overjoyed. Naaman was a grateful man. Once he got out of the water and got dressed, Naaman went straightaway to thank Elisha. He apologised to Elisha for making all the proud remarks and confessed: “Behold, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel.”

Naaman was sincere in showing his gratitude. Way back in Syria, he had already prepared a substantial gift to reward Elisha. It consisted of ten new suits, six thousand gold coins and ten talents of silver. Do you remember how Elisha showed his gratitude to the Shunammite couple who were so hospitable to him? He did it in a practical way. He asked God to give them a son. It is important to show our gratitude to all those who have given us help and material things and had prayed for us.

In everything, we must give thanks. Do you thank God for safety on the road and at home? Do you praise God for giving you a sound mind and talents? Have you ever thanked God for your parents and a home? James 1:17 says, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” Thank God for health; of both body and soul.

Circle the right answer.

1. After getting out of the water,
   Naaman knew that (Elisha / God) had healed him.

2. With a heart full of gratitude, he wanted to give (gold & silver / a blessing) to Elisha.

3. Elisha was very (honest / greedy) and
   (agreed / did not agree) to take anything from him.

Thought: In everything, give thanks.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, give me a truly grateful heart. Help me to count my blessings and to know they are all from You! In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.