Lives Of Great Men

The king of Aram had great admiration for Naaman, the commander of his army, because through him the LORD had given Aram great victories.

2 Kings 5:1

WHO ARE THE GREAT MEN IN YOUR LIFE? Whose life has had the greatest impact on yours? Try to come up with the names of five to seven men if you can. If you’re fortunate, you can list your dad among that group. Or you might be able to include a man who took the place of your absent father. Maybe there’s a pastor in there, or a layman who shared the gospel with you. It could be a brother, a coworker, or a fishing buddy. Ask yourself what makes these men great in your life. Is it their compassion or wisdom? Their faithful friendship? Their unique skills and talents? Their example?

Naaman is not a prominent name in the Bible, but he is called a “great man.” What other biblical men come to mind as being great? There are plenty of examples. Abraham demonstrates great faith in courageously venturing into the unknown with God. David shows us what loyalty looks like in his relationships with King Saul and Jonathan. He also provides an example of failure (his adulterous affair) followed by humility and repentance. From the apostle Paul we can learn many things, including perseverance, as he committed his life to spreading the gospel despite persecution and imprisonment. And of course, in Jesus we have the epitome of a great man.

The great men in our lives and in the Bible can serve as examples to encourage us to walk faithfully with God, creating a positive faith legacy of our own.

BOTTOM LINE

Create a list of the godly qualities you admire in the great men who have influenced you, and ask God to help you begin cultivating those qualities in your own life.

Moment of Strength: 2 Kings 5:1-15