Legacy Lessons W/Vance K. JacksonSample

This Bible Plan is adapted from Vance K. Jackson book: Legacy: God Honors The Heart. Used with permission from 5th Gen Publishing. (Content has been altered for brevity.)

Naaman

“Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper.” 2 Kings‬ ‭5‬:‭1‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Naaman was recognized for his success throughout Syria. In fact, 2 Kings‬ ‭5‬:‭1‬ ‭KJV‬‬ declares, the Bible calls him a “great man” and Captain of the Syrian Army.

As we soon will discover the depth and breadth of Naaman’s title reached farther than the word “Captain”—the Bible depicts him as a Commander and “mighty man in valor”.

According to Strong’s Concordance, Naaman’s name meant—“pleasantness” (H5283), Naaman was a man of honor, strength, power, and authority—yet he was pleasant. Through the story Naaman, we will soon find out that you’re able to lead with strength, power, authority, and might—while being pleasant.

In fact, you’ll find “Naamans” are deemed to be respected, honorable, full of character, and well-regarded by kings in authority.

You’ll find that these “Naamans” are pleasant to be around and are trusted advisors and confidants who have earned the respect of kings, those they serve, and those around him.

According to 2 Kings‬ ‭5‬:‭1‬ ‭AMPC, the Amplified Version unpacks Naaman’s title further—he was more than a captain—he was a Commander. One who was set by the king. Naaman was Commander of the Syrian army. His words carried weight. His commands carried power.

In fact, Naaman was a man of war, strategy and strength. Naaman not only was well-regarded and trusted by his peers—he was respected by the king. In fact, the Bible declares that he was accepted and “acceptable”.

The Amplified Version puts it this way, “NAAMAN, COMMANDER of the army of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, accepted [and acceptable], because by him the Lord had given victory to Syria. He was also a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper.”

Naaman had the respect of the king and was accepted from those above him, those around him, and those that served him. Naaman was a great man of honor, character and integrity.

Through his track record of success and victorious wins—he was accepted. Through his character he was “acceptable”. The Bible calls him a “Mighty man in valor”.

According to Strong’s Concordance, the Hebrew word for, ‘Valor’,‬‬ is ‘ḥayil’ (H2428) which means, “Strength, efficiency, virtue, or wealth.” Beyond being a great man, honorable, successful, full of character, strength and might—Naaman carried the culture of character.

In fact, this man was so honored and esteemed by those around him that his success was considered as deliverance of an entire nation.

His performance was considered economic deliverance. His execution was considered as deliverance for an entire region. An entire kingdom accepted his authority.

Naaman was not a man that was set in authority as a powerless figure—he was set because by him God had given deliverance unto Syria. Your position has power. But deliverance comes from God.