Elisha did some amazing things – he was a disciple of Elijah. I am a disciple of Jesus and have not done anything even close to amazing. I have been learning how to allow the Holy Spirit, God living in me, to move more freely in my life. I am starting to meditate on the idea that there is no difference in capability between myself and Elisha.

When Naaman was cleansed, didn’t the little maid who had been taken captive into Syria steal your heart? She was a servant to Naaman’s household and she was the one who told him about the powerful testimonies to God’s power through Elisha. This may have been a simple task, but an example of how the Holy Spirit can call on us to give the message of redeeming grace in Christ.

In all that we do, there is a favour of God on us as if we were His treasured ones. He is the One who will protect even when others consult to destroy. If I do find myself in a place where I come into hardships, suffer at the hands of others, find myself in solitary grief or find myself with no one by my side – such can be the cost of following Jesus. I expect to see my calling then even more so – I hope to find myself treasured by God.

It is only then that the temptation to be a secret disciple can be overcome. And if I fear now, I pray like Nicodemus, when my journey demands me to step out, I will step out.