MONDAY 8TH MARCH 2021
THIRD WEEK OF LENT
2 Kings 5:1-15
Luke 4:24-30
THINK BEYOND YOURSELF
Sometimes we believe too much in our talents and possessions that we forget God. A footballer may be very skillful to the extent of thinking that there is no need to pray anymore. One can be very rich and think that money can do everything and thus no need for God.
In the first reading of today, we see Naaman an army commander who trusted too much in his position and power that he did not know God. He explored all options to cure his leprosy except recourse to God. When the Jewish slave suggested that he seek the prophet in Israel, he refused and the only move he made was for his king to write to the king of Israel that Naaman should be cured. He also refused to bathe in the Jordan as commanded by the prophet Elisha. All these show that he was never a man of faith but one who believed in his own efforts.
It is very important that we know that there are many things we cannot achieve on our own despite our physical strength, intelligence, wealth and connections. Let us therefore humble ourselves and heed the voice of the prophet.
Lord, help us to look up to you instead of our capabilities. Amen.
Fr Michael Osatofoh Eninlejie, MSP.
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