TWISTED FAITH
When he read the letter, the king of Israel tore his garments and exclaimed: “Am I a god with power over life and death, that this man should send someone to me to be cured of leprosy?” – 2 Kings 5:7
My friend’s sister was dying. Her so-called brothers and sister in faith took her away from her family and confined her in a cramped room in their kingdom hall where they prayed over her. The religious cult made her believe that the Father would come down to their kingdom hall and perform a miracle to cure her.
One day, they called for my friend and told him that his sister was going to die on a specific day at a specific hour. Naturally, my friend got angry with them for playing God. He took his sister to a hospital where she was given proper care. She was apparently dying of dehydration because they didn’t give her water to drink! My friend’s sister eventually died.
I admire the king of Israel for his angry reaction upon reading the letter about Naaman. He was king yet he knew that his powers would never equal God’s. Neither he nor any of us have power over life and death. That is why whenever I recall that sister’s story, I get dismayed. One life wasted because of some twisted faith. Let us not forget that God reigns supreme over all creation. Nova Arias (nova.svp@gmail.com)
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REFLECTION:
There are circumstances in life beyond our control. Do you let go of the reins?
Almighty God, You are the Master Architect of life. Teach us to surrender our lives to You.
Blessed Angela Salawa, pray for us.
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