Has there ever been a time in your life when the last thing you want to do is the very thing that will make you well? As we continue our series, BC, Nate Hilgenkamp teaches us the story of Naaman from 2 Kings 5.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
-A diagnosis removes distractions.
-Throughout Scripture, sin is compared to and very like leprosy. They both start small, but they always grow and they always lead to death.
-Sadly and too often, the diagnosis of sin in our lives doesn’t remove distractions. This shouldn’t be!
-What diagnosis would be more distracting to you: leprosy or sin?
-Pride prevents a cure.
-How often do your disappointments and frustrations with God have to do with what you thought would happen not happening?
-Our missed expectations lead to our biggest disappointments.
-Make no mistake, pride will kill you. It’s far more deadly than leprosy.
-Healing requires humility.
-Submitting yourself to God’s commandments and ways when you don’t understand is often when He chooses to heal us.
-To understand why, submit and apply.
-Jesus is the cure we need. He alone. That’s it.
-Admitting your brokenness and need for Jesus is the only thing you need to get to Him. All you need is need.
MENTIONED OR RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
-Suggested Scripture Study: 2 Kings 5:1-19; James 1:15; James 4:6
-Sermon: Daniel and the Lion’s Den