A little picture of a great truth in the Bible, that because Israel turned away from God — in spite of all His mercies — He has turned to the Gentiles. But a little maid (an Israelite) is used to bring a message to the Gentiles. Watch for four messages given to others in this great story.
V.1 Now Israel is in captivity and the Gentiles have been allowed the victory. In this beautiful story try and see for yourself how the “little maid” is so faithful and trusting. Never had such a miracle been performed before Luke 4:27. Though while the message was being passed from one to another some told it incorrectly. Nevertheless, Naaman heard the true story later. His great pride is broken down, he washes, and his flesh becomes as the flesh of a “little child.” When we accept Christ as Savior, we are washed in His precious blood, then we are “born again” (Luke 18:17).
V.17-19 The “two” loads of earth speak of the Jew and Gentile brought together (Eph. 2:15) and of the “two or three” (Matt. 18:20). The new ground on which we worship God.
V.20-27 Material gain (the love of money) has spoiled many believers. When sin comes into he believer’s life he is soiled. Did you find the 8 messages in verses 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13, and 22?