S – But his servants approached and said to him, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more should you do it when he only tells you, ‘Wash and be clean’?” ¹⁴ So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the command of the man of God. Then his skin was restored and became like the skin of a small boy, and he was clean

2 Kings 5:13–14 CSB

O – Commentary:

Naaman turned from Elisha’s house angry for two reasons: (1) His pride had been offended by Elisha’s offhanded treatment of him; he had expected a cleansing ceremony in keeping with his own dignity. (2) He resented having been told to wash in a muddy river that he considered inferior to the Abana and Pharpar … rivers in his hometown; the water of the Jordan, he thought, could not possibly do him any good.

The commander’s servants, however, had not been personally put down as their master had and could view the situation more objectively. Approaching him tenderly they appealed to him as a father to be reasonable. They pointed out that it was not as though Elisha had requested something difficult (some great thing). What harm would there be in giving his remedy a try? Undoubtedly feeling rather ashamed Naaman humbled himself and obeyed the word of the Lord. As he obeyed in faith he was cleansed. God did even more for him and restored his flesh to its soft boyhood texture.

“2 Kings,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – Most people will do something “great” or strenuous to achieve an amazing result.  How many will do a simple, humble thing?  Our culture points to the greatest results and biggest wins.  What about the person who wins the daily battles that no one sees or applauds?  Both are important.  We need to listen to the Holy Spirit and tells us what to do each day.

R – Heavenly Father, you alone are worthy of all praise and honor.  We want to be faithful to the small things to accomplish the big things when needed.  We surrender our fear and pride to you so that we won’t be led away from your will.  Give us the ability to hear your Holy Spirit today.t