The miraculous healing of Naaman would not have taken place if not for the people who were involved leading to it. These include the Israelite servant girl, Naaman's wife, Naaman's master, the king of Syria, the king of Israel, Naaman's servants and the prophet Elisha. Each had a role to play.

Of these, two particularly stand out because, although they played a very significant role, in the eyes of the world, they were insignificant people. These are the Israelite servant girl who first mentioned the prophet Elisha to her master's wife, and Naaman's servants, who appealed to Naaman to do as the prophet advised.

We see another excellent example of this in the Gospel passage. To most people in Nazareth, the place where he was brought up, Jesus, the Son of God is seen as someone insignificant because he was merely the son of Joseph, the carpenter. To God, Jesus is the cornerstone, the essential key to His whole plan of salvation.

As Christians, although we may not be seen as important by the world, we have to be aware that we too are significant in God's eyes. Just as He used the young Israelite girl or Naaman's servants, He wants to use us in small but significant ways to touch the lives of others. Let us be open to His promoting and be ready to be used by Him today.