Submission...

Naaman, a Syrian general who suffered from leprosy almost lost his healing because he found it hard to submit. Elisha told this general of the army to dip into the Jordan River 7 times and his skin would be restored as well as his leprosy healed. Naaman was disgusted at both the idea of dipping in the Jordan because it was dirty and the fact that Elisha didn't come out to greet him the way he felt entitled to be greeted.

Why did Naaman have such a hard time receiving his healing in this instance? Wouldn't anyone with leprosy jump at this opportunity? Naaman was stuck because his heart was not surrendered to the Lord. He was a carnal man who was used to being in charge and treated with high honor due to his rank in the military. He was entitled to all the best in Syria because of the title he held. He was also powerful physically to have made it to that rank, I would think. For sure, he was not familiar with God, living for him, or being humble.

The word "submit" means to arrange in order. God loves order! Things work when they're in order.

After Naaman submitted and dipped in the river, he was fully restored as the Lord said and then Naaman said "Now I know that there is no God in all the world except in Israel."

God's way is the way of life! God is holy and he doesn't change! He is good and always will be! This man wasn't even in covenant with God and still received by way of submission and obedience. Then, he walked away blessed!!

We too will increase as we submit to the Lord. His Spirit will lead us into prosperity in or spirit, soul, and body.

Submission is a key! The Lord will never let us down! He must increase and we must decrease! John 3:30

Blessings!!!!