Now bands from Aram had gone out and had taken captive a young girl from Israel, and she served Naaman’s wife. She said to her mistress, “If only my master would see the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy.” 2 Kings 5:2-3
Naaman’s wife’s servant girl was from Israel, but she had influence. She knew what was going on in Naaman’s household and suggested a solution to her mistress, Naaman’s wife.
She was insignificant, a mere servant girl taken captive from Israel. We don’t know her name but we see the spirit of this girl multiplied ten thousand times today. Many men and women in Third World countries (Philippines, Thailand, India, and many African nations come to mind) go abroad for employment. Many end up as servants and glorified slaves (and worse) to wealthy, influential men. But these “insignificant” men and women of God live in horrible conditions. Their masters are often cruel and uncaring.
Every now and then, though, we hear stories of how someone cleaning the Prince’s chambers in Saudi Arabia or a Princess’ living quarters in Bahrain has had a chance to share their faith with their employers. Even as they share their stories, they are risking their lives. Needless to say, God has interesting ways of influencing people who are not normally receptive to the Gospel.
Pray for boldness in these unknown Believers. They exist on nothing to be able to send money home, and they have opportunities you and I will never have. Pray that God will encourage them greatly in these days.