A LEPER

Text : 2 Kings 5:1.

Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper.

Sin is like leprosy, it may not stop you from worldly achievements, but a leper is a leper regardless of his achievements.

In terms of achievements,  hear the records of Naaman according to 2 Kings 5:1 : 

1.) He was the captain of the host of the king of Syria. 

2.) He was a great man.

3.) He was an honourable man.

4.) He had brought victories to  Syria. 

5.) He was a mighty man of valour. 

However, added to all these beautiful accolades and achievements in this man's life is a "but", Naaman was a leper.

The same is true for many today,  on the outside, they seem to be doing well, but there is a big cause for concern internally. 

You might want to ask, how can a leper achieve all that Naaman achieved? Well, we can also say, how can a sinner become so 'successful'?

Satan does not have problem with your physical achievements in as much as sin is still reigning over you.

This is why true success is only gotten in God and can only be measured by His yardstick.

Joshua 1:8 says This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and *then thou shalt have good success.* 

Anything outside what is stipulated in Joshua 1:8 is not a good success. 

Don't be fooled by worldly achievements,  if sin is still lording over you, you are a leper,  and only Jesus can cleanse you of this leprosy.  

Bible  Reading: 2 Kings 5:1-14.

PRAYER FOCUS

1.) Father God, please cleanse me from all my sins with the precious blood of Jesus.