Do you ever feel like your problems are too insignificant for God to notice? It’s easy to think He has more pressing matters than our personal struggles. But there’s a story in 2 Kings 6 that challenges this notion, highlighting God’s care for seemingly small people with small problems.
God’s Attention to the Overlooked
In 2 Kings 5, we meet Naaman, a powerful military commander. Following his story, we encounter the king of Syria (2 Kings 6:8–33), both significant figures. Yet sandwiched between their narratives is a story about “the sons of the prophets,” a group of ordinary men learning from the prophet Elisha. These men are not famous or influential; we don’t even know their names.
Still, their story is important enough to be included in the Bible. This highlights a recurring theme: God’s interest in the everyday lives of ordinary people. The Bible frequently focuses on unnamed characters, reminding us that God cares deeply about each person, regardless of their status or recognition.
Small Problems, Big Concerns
The first issue the prophets face is a cramped living space. “The sons of the prophets said to Elisha, ‘See, the place where we dwell under your charge is too small for us’” (2 Kings 6:1). They propose a solution: “‘Let us go to the Jordan and each of us get there a log, and let us make a place for us to dwell there.’ And he answered, ‘Go’” (2 Kings 6:2). This illustrates how God often works through our efforts, guiding us as we solve our problems.
The second problem involves a lost axe head. “But as one was felling a log, his axe head fell into the water, and he cried out, ‘Alas, my master! It was borrowed’” (2 Kings 6:5). To this man, the issue is significant. Elisha’s response shows God’s concern for small issues. He performs a miracle, making the iron axe head float, demonstrating that no problem is too minor for God.
No Prayer Too Small
Psalm 147:3–4 reminds us that God “heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names.” God’s power spans from creating stars to caring for the brokenhearted.
So, bring your concerns to Him. He wants to hear from you, no matter how small the problem seems. When God became human, born as a fragile baby, He showed that He cares deeply about each of us. Let’s bring our worries to Him, trusting in His love and attention.
