“And one went in, and told his lord, saying, ‘Thus and thus said the maid that is of the land of Israel.’ And the king of Syria said, ‘Go to, go, and I will send a letter unto the king of Israel.’ And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of raiment.” (II Kings 5: 4-5)
The word “lord” in the first line is referring to the king of Syria. The Syrian king got the word the little girl shared with her mistress about available healing from God in Israel.
The king of Syria sent his letter of request to the wrong person, the king of Israel, instead of the prophet of God in Israel. Many people are mistakenly looking to Washington for help for this country when they should be looking to God.
The king was willing to pay a huge sum to have his noble officer cleansed of leprosy. Many people are attempting to barter with God to get their sins forgiven, their guilt removed, their conscience cleared and the guarantee of a home in heaven when they die. An old song says, “In my hand no price I bring, simply to thy cross I cling.” If you would be cleansed from sin you must come to Christ just as you are, a guilty sinner, asking Him for mercy. Christ has already paid the price.
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