And Elisha sent a messenger unto him, saying, Go and wash in Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean. (2 Kings 5:10)
These directions to Naaman bring to mind the command of Jesus to the blind man, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (John 9:7). In both instances a command was given that tested the faith of the recipient. Only in implicit obedience would healing be found. The waters of Jordan were to be to Naaman the waters of healing and life. There is wisdom in obeying the commands of the Lord.