Faith In Captivity

Jeremiah 29:11

 "For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."

In 2 Kings 5, the author mentions a young girl that was taken captive on one of the Aramean's raids on Israel.  Naaman, the commander of the army, may have captured her himself or he may have bought her at a later time.  Whatever the case may be, she was bought to serve Naaman's wife as a maid.

This young girl, who's name is not even mentioned, would seem to be somewhat an insignificant individual however, she demonstrates her faith in the one true God by stating to Naaman's wife, "I wish my master would go to see the prophet in Samaria.  He would heal him of his leprosy" (v. 3).  Did you get that?  She wished her master could be healed!  She did not wish him dead of this progressive skin disease.  She had compassion on him and stood up to proclaim her belief in the goodness and greatness of the one true God of Israel!  Consider Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, Daniel, and Joseph who lived in captivity and served in homes and lands of pagan people. They uncompromisingly glorified God with their life and service even though they lived in bondage.  The same is true about this little servant girl who was able to stand up with great faith in God and fearlessly speak to her master's wife that her God could heal Naaman.

Where are you standing today?  Thinking you are being held captive to the world's system, wishing you were at work in God's kingdom?  Stop right there, you are right where you need to be.  God has placed you in your position to testify of your faith in the one true God.  Take every opportunity, challenge, and any adversity that your job, home environment, or life situation has to offer.  You are significant in the eyes of the Lord so stand up and proclaim your faith and have hope in the one true God! 

Have a great day!  God bless you.

Louis & Elisa Quintana