“So he went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, as the man of God had told him, and his flesh was restored and became clean like that of a young boy.” — 2 Kings 5:14 (NIV)

Naaman had it all—prestige, wealth, and influence—but faced a problem he couldn’t fix: leprosy. Healing didn’t come through his power, status, or accomplishments, but through humble obedience to God’s instructions.

And the spark that set him on the path to healing? An unnamed servant girl—a captive, overlooked, and without status—who simply spoke a word of guidance.

God often works through the unnoticed, the humble, and the small. Sometimes the miracle you are waiting for comes through a simple word, a tiny step, or a quiet act of faith. Humility and obedience—even when it seems insignificant or inconvenient—can unlock God’s extraordinary power in ways the mighty cannot achieve alone.

“God often uses the small, unnoticed, and humble to unlock miracles that the mighty cannot achieve.”
— Dr. Emmanuel X. Okoro, DailySteps: A 365 Devotional Journey

A young intern once suggested a tiny adjustment to her company’s workflow—so small that no one paid attention at first. Months later, that small suggestion became the turning point, saving thousands of dollars and countless hours. Like the servant girl, her position didn’t matter—her voice did. Simple steps, taken in faith, can produce extraordinary results.

1. Influence isn’t determined by position or title.
2. Humility and obedience—even in small, unnoticed actions—open the door for God’s power to move.
3. Miracles often come through ordinary steps taken in faith.

Is there a “small step” God has been asking you to take that you’ve hesitated on because it seems too insignificant or uncomfortable?

Today, identify one small, obedient step you can take in faith. Speak the word, make the call, or follow the instruction God has placed on your heart. Trust that He can turn your ordinary action into something extraordinary—just as He did for Naaman through the servant girl’s simple words.

Even the smallest act of faith can have rippling, far-reaching effects when God is in it.

Lord, thank You for reminding me that Your power often works through humility and simple obedience. Help me to recognize the small steps You place before me, to act faithfully, and to trust that You can do the extraordinary through the ordinary. Amen.

Naaman’s story reminds us that miracles aren’t always delivered through the mighty or the powerful—they often come through humble obedience and quiet faithfulness. Take the step God is asking today, no matter how small it seems, and watch Him work wonders.