Naaman the Great Commander Is Healed

Naaman, the great commander of Aram, was brave and highly respected, but he suffered from a serious skin disease. A young girl serving in Naaman's household told her mistress that Elisha, a prophet in Israel, could help the commander recover. Naaman traveled to Israel with many gifts, but Elisha only sent an assistant to tell him to wash in the Jordan River seven times. Naaman was angry at first because the command seemed too simple. After his servants persuaded him, he set aside his pride and stepped into the Jordan. When he came out of the water for the seventh time, his skin was restored like that of a little child. Naaman joyfully returned to thank Elisha, acknowledged that God alone is the true God, and learned that God's grace cannot be purchased with wealth. It all began with the young girl's courageous and faithful words.