Powerful Yet Powerless | RENEW | Pastor Joaquin Pardo

Are you about to walk away from your miracle? This weekend, Pastor Joaquin Pardo concluded our RENEW series with a message about Naaman, a mighty warrior whose pride nearly cost him his healing.2 Kings 5:10Elisha sent a messenger to say to him, “Go, wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored and you will be cleansed.”1) Powerful yet powerless.Naaman was a man of power, prestige, and victory, yet his leprosy reminds us of human frailty. No matter our accomplishments, we all desperately need God’s help. Psalm 121:1-2“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.” When pride and self-reliance take over, we can forget where our true strength comes from. Renewal begins when we recognize our dependence on God. 2) God’s methods are messy but holy. Naaman expected a grand display for his healing, yet Elisha instructed him to do something humbling: bathe in the muddy Jordan River. At first, he resisted. When God’s plans don’t match our expectations, frustration can set in. But true healing and renewal come when we trust His ways, even when they seem messy.3) Renewal requires surrender.“Obedience is the key to every door” - George MacDonaldNaaman’s healing came not through wealth, status, or his own strength, but through obedience and humility. Like Naaman, we must lay aside our pride, submit to God’s process, and trust in His grace. Don't walk away from your miracle!