In studying this passage, a young girl from Israel is mentioned. "And the Syrians had gone out on raid and had brought back captive a young girl from the land of Israel. She waited on Naaman’s wife. Then she said to her mistress, ‘If only my master were with the prophet who is in Samaria! For he would heal him of his leprosy.’" (2 Kings 5:2-3) We can all learn a lesson from this young servant of God.

She used her opportunity wisely. Most people want an ideal time to talk about God. We want the right person and the right circumstances. This young lady was a slave, but this did not hinder her from speaking out about the prophet of God. "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith" (Galatians 6:10). Opportunities do not come conveniently timed or packaged.

She offered hope to an enemy. This young girl had been captured and taken away from her home. She was now a slave to the General of the Army responsible for her situation. What did she do? She told him about the prophet of God. She could have remained quite and allowed Naaman to receive what he deserved, but she was better than that. Jesus spoke of helping and loving our enemies, "love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you" (Matthew 5:44). Jesus did not say loving an enemy is easy, but He commands us to do so. Through our love, we show our obedience to God and God’s love toward us. Love is not pure emotion, it is an act of the will. We must make up our minds to love those around us. We must tell them what they need to hear and act toward their best interest.