Naaman at Elisha’s Door

Naaman, the Syrian commander, stands in royal armor upon his chariot outside the prophet’s dwelling, with horses, attendants, and a mounted soldier gathered along the rocky road. A messenger from Elisha speaks to him at the doorway, delivering the prophet’s command to wash in the Jordan River. The scene portrays the turning point in 2 Kings 5, where human rank and military honor are confronted by the simplicity of obedience to God’s word. Naaman arrives with visible power and ceremony, yet healing from leprosy will not come through status, wealth, or spectacle, but through humble faith in the instruction given by the Lord’s prophet. by Review & Herald Publishing