“And it was so, when Elisha the man of God had heard that the king of Israel had rent his clothes, that he sent to the king, saying, ‘Wherefore hast thou rent thy clothes? Let him come now to me, and he shall know that there is a prophet in Israel.’” (II Kings 5:8)
A woman of Shunem expressed to her husband concerning Elisha, “…I perceive that this is a holy man of God…” (II Kings 4:9) When Elijah, Elisha’s predecessor, or mentor, was about to be translated into heaven he asked his young prophet friend what he could do for him. Elisha’s answer was, “I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.” (II Kings2:9) Elijah is credited with seven miracles in his lifetime. Elisha has fourteen miracles to his credit.
In our text Elisha is not being a braggart. He is expressing confidence in God to bring healing to Naaman. Upon Naaman’s healing he would know there was a prophet of God in Israel. The same God we trust to save us and give us eternal life, we can trust and have confidence in to use us and bless us in His service.
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