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 Someone once said, "I don't understand Christianity. I don't understand electricity either, but I don't intend to sit in the dark until I do." That's a profound statement about the power of faith to transform a life. The intelligentsia typically renders such assertions as foolishness, but it's been God's plan through the ages.

In 2 Kings chapter 5 is this incredible story about a leprous commander of the Army of Damascus, who learns through a young servant girl of the marvelous acts of the prophet Elisha. Naaman seeks out the prophet to have his leprosy healed. Elisha declines to see Naaman, but sends word for him to bathe in the Jordon River seven times. Naaman is angered at the command and thinks it beneath him and utterly idiotic. Nevertheless, he is persuaded by his companions to obey in faith. After washing the seventh time, Naaman is cured and becomes a worshipper of the God of Israel.

Obviously, Naaman didn't understand. He thought being directed to wash in the waters of the Jordan as a cure for his disease ridiculous. Still, Naaman wasn't willing to sit in the dark any longer. He decided to move in faith. Even though his faith was small, he trusted God and the result was a new life.

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