153 - "But I Thought" 2 Kings 5-6

But, I thought.

But, I thought it would happen this way.
But, I thought it should look like this.
But, I thought.

Naaman did not like the way that the prophet, the man sent of God, spoke.  2 Kings 5:11
Naaman thought Elisha should wave his hands and call upon the name of the Lord on behalf of Naaman's monstrous condition---leprosy.  The drama wasn't enough for Naaman.  The ordinary wasn't enough either.  Sure, he wanted to be cured.  But, he thought it had to look a certain way.  And don't we default every day and balk that God has not answered or performed a healing His Way. 

If only we could see what others see.
If only we could see what God sees.
And if only we could see what true love is.
And if only we would treat others to bread and water, not the strikes or put downs. 2 Kings 6:20-22             

In 2 Kings 6:16-17 - Elisha commented on the predicament he was in --- being chased down by evil.  They wanted his head, but he says:  "Don't worry about it—there are more on our side than on their side ... and, Elisha prayed, 'O God, open his eyes and let him see.'  2 Kings 6:20. The eyes of the young man were opened and he saw. A wonder! The whole mountainside full of horses and chariots of fire surrounding Elisha!"  

PHOTO:  California. But, I thought things would be different. But, I thought life wouldn't end this way. But, I thought God would heal me but not like this. But, I thought.