Location Change
Perhaps some of our readers are making a change in location or leaving home to take a summer job, or maybe even making a permanent move, and going into an environment that is not what you are used to. If so, consider the story of the girl who was taken to Syria in the days of the prophet Elisha.
“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 … ” (2 Kings 5:2-3). The Israelite maid provides us with a beautiful example of how we should behave if circumstances take us far from home, friends and Christian influences. Surrounded by idolaters, having little knowledge, and no access to the written Word of God, she gave her testimony by her consistent walk and conduct. Our faith too should be seen before we speak! Then when the occasion came, she did not hesitate to speak out for God, even in the palace of Naaman. Her words were so earnest, clear and full of conviction that she succeeded in convincing her mistress. Guided by the Living God, we too will be enabled to speak with wisdom and conviction so that there will be eternal results.
