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Young People of Scripture
Naaman’s Servant Girl
“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” (2 Kings 5:2-3).
Naaman was a great man and had favor with the king of Syria, “but he was a leper” (2 Kings 5:1). However, God was interested in Naaman and his blessing and used a poor, seemingly insignificant, captive slave girl to convey a message of hope. As servant to Naaman’s wife, this young person bravely spoke of the prophet in Israel and with simple faith declared that there was healing for her master. It must have taken real courage to speak out the way she did.
The above verses are all we ever read of her life and testimony, but what a powerful message they convey. If your life were summed up in just a few words, what would they be? Would it be that you had boldly spoken for the Lord and that there had been great blessing as a result? Point someone to Christ today. There are many broken lives and hearts all around us. Let’s point them to the One who can heal and save and bless!
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