Sermon Text: 2 Kings 5:1-14
That we may serve without show or expectation of reward
God of Glory, we prefer our wonders with
public drama. We want the big spectacle, the mighty feat, senses overwhelmed
and reason stymied. We want no doubt that the action has been all of You and
that no shyster has had a hand in the outcome that thrills us.
We want drama and spectacle, but You give
us subtle action by unlikely characters. Your humble servants point to new
possibilities. Your inspired servants describe the way foreward to healing.
Your gentle servants provide impetus and reassurance when the way ahead seems
unappealing.
God, enable us to receive the healing and
comforting gifts of your most humble servants. Enable us to hear your word when
it comes to us from uncredentialed spokespersons.
Enable us to receive. Then enable us to
give with the same subtle approach. Enable us to serve without show or
expectation of reward. We do so as followers of the One who came to serve.
Amen.
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