Monday, May 14, 2007

Human Rabbit's Foot

Word
Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, because through him the LORD had given victory to Aram.
–II Kings 5:1


Observation
Naaman was regarded highly because of what God did through him for the kingdom of Aram. Because of the Lord working in Naaman others were blessed; even a kingdom at odds with Israel–God's chosen people.

Revelation
It's amazing the power we as Christians carry. Good things can happen to people living in opposition to the Lord simply because we, those who trust and obey the Lord, are in their life. There are those in my life who are dedicated believers that love Jesus with all their heart and follow His commandments that work for people who are either atheist, or agnostic, or something other than the Truth. I believe fully that in each of these situations the businesses and companies have flourished because of the God-fearing believers they have on staff.

It serves as such a great testimony to how awesome God is, that even a heathen can be blessed because of what God's doing though someone else. For the world we're like giant human rabbit's feet that bring about good fortune to those in our lives. Of course that's the pagan view but in reality we know that if it were not for the obedience to the Lord of the employee, then the employer would be fresh out of luck...blessing that is!

Devotion
Lord, You are so awesome. I pray that I'm so obedient and love You so dearly that just my presence on some one's payroll brings them blessing. Not for my own glory, but to show how glorious and real You are, and that without You we are truly lost. Amen.