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The Rejected King
Today's reading includes a brief history of Jehoram, son of Ahab and Jezebel, King of Israel. You will see names and places not directly related to Naaman's story. The point is that Jehoram, aka Joram, saw rejection at every turn:
- Rejected by God – 2nd Kings 3:1-2, 9-11
- Rejected by Elisha – 2nd Kings 3:13-14
- Rejected Elisha – 2nd Kings 6:30-31
- Rejected by his general – 2nd Kings 9:22-26
When Naaman visited Israel looking for healing, he brought gifts and diplomacy. Instead, the King of Israel saw deception and rejection.
The pagan Syrian King rightly assumed the King of Israel was a representative of God, but Jehoram did not see himself that way. Instead of having faith in God and His servant Elisha, Jehoram tore his clothes in distress.
Jehoram was wounded and rejected. He defaulted to fear.
Fear is a rock we can hide under. No matter how cold, lonely, and treacherous it feels, those who trust fear are at home inside it. Jehoram hid under the rock of fear instead of running to The Rock of Salvation.
Jehoram, aka Joram, means "Jehovah is exalted." In Jehoram's life, you will see that God is exalted even in the lives of those who do not exalt Him.
Challenge:
- Discuss a time when God was glorified despite your disobedience.
About this Plan
Wounds reveal faith. What do your wounds reveal about your faith? Naaman was an enemy warrior with a deadly wound beneath his armor. We all have wounds. Over the next few days, we will look at how the wounds of Naaman and his contemporaries revealed their faith.
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