Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honorable, because by him the Lord had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valor, but he was a leper.
And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman’s wife.
And she said unto her mistress, “Would God my lord were with the prophet that is in Samaria! for he would recover him of his leprosy.”
Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.” 2 Kings 5:1,2,31Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honorable, because by him the Lord had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valor, but he was a leper. 2And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman's wife. 3And she said unto her mistress, Would God my lord were with the prophet that is in Samaria! for he would recover him of his leprosy. (2 Kings 5:1‑3) and 14.
A dear little Israelite maiden,
A captive was taken one day,
And far from her country and people
To Syria was led away.
No bitter resentment she harbored,
That this was her portion in life,
But cheerfully took up her duties,
And waited on Naaman’s wife.
Now Naaman, who was her master,
Though mighty in valor was he,
Exceeding in greatness and honor,
Was stricken with dread leprosy.
But this little Israelite maiden
With confidence trusted her Lord,
She believed in the true God of Israel,
Whose love had become her reward.
She knew he could succor poor Naaman,
She knew He had power to heal,
So to Naaman’s wife she went boldly
And fervently made an appeal.
Just a few earnest words that she offered,
But they comforted Naaman’s soul,
And he went to the prophet in Israel,
Where he was restored and made whole.
God honored the plea of this maiden,
So simple, so sweet, and sincere,
And He blessed her few words fitly spoken
In faith, without doubting or fear.
So today, if you trust in the Saviour
Who died upon Calvary’s tree;
If you choose to tell others of Jesus,
His blessing will be upon thee.
Wherever He sees best to place you,
Little boy, little girl, little maid,
Just a few simple words for your Saviour
He will honor, so be not afraid.
For the faith of a child is most precious
To the Father in heaven above,
And by giving His message to others
May help them to trust in His love.
ML 07/17/1938