Mentioned briefly within the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8:4–7), Naaman ( Not to be confused with Naaman the Syrian who met Elisha:( Found in 2 Kings 5)it stands as a quiet reminder of God's faithfulness across generations. Descending from the line of Ehud, the judge who delivered Israel from Moabite oppression, Naaman carried a heritage anchored in God’s rescue.
Though not center-stage in the sweeping narratives of Scripture, his inclusion underscores that the Lord preserves His people through history's quiet corners. Every faithful family line and every ordinary believer matters in the unfolding tapestry of God's enduring grace.
As October arrives, our thoughts naturally turn to the Reformation and the enduring legacy of those who contended earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints. The Reformers did not seek to invent a new church or chase fleeting cultural novelties; rather, they labored to clear away human innovations and anchor the Church firmly back onto the unchanging foundation of Holy Scripture.
In our own day, the Church faces a persistent temptation to drift with modern trends, seeking relevance through compromise and novelty. Yet, shifting fads only fracture fellowship and dilute the life-giving message of the Gospel. True unity and stability are never found by bending to the spirit of the age, but by standing steadfast upon the historic confession of the Christian Church.
Let us therefore hold fast to the pure Word of God and our rich liturgical heritage. By remaining deeply rooted in Christ and His unchanging truth, we protect the flock from modern divisions, resting securely in the promise that His kingdom alone shall endure forever.
—Pastor Hoffman