They went to the Jordan and began to cut down trees. As one of them was cutting down a tree. The iron axehead fell into water. "Oh my Lord," he cried out, "it was borrowed!" The man of God (Elisha) asked, "Where did it fall?" When he showed him the place. Elisha cut a stick and threw it there, and made the iron float. "Lift it out," he said, then he and reached out his hand and took it. - 2 Kings 6:4-7
I don't know if you know this or not, but iron does not float. Ducks float. Iron sinks.
Every time I read this story, I am reminded of the greatness of God. At first glance, you may think that Elisha is the one to make iron float. No, no it was more than definitely God who made the iron float.
In my life, I have noticed a cycle that I am continually being caught up in. I think that I am able to do things out of my own will and strength. I soon find myself failing. Then after I fail, I realize that there is a power that far surpasses my own. God can quite literally do anything. He created everything that this universe holds and can bend any law of science or physics in order for His power to be displayed. When we have accepted Christ into our lives, we have the power of God living within us. It wasn't Elisha who made the iron axehead float, it was the power of God within Elisha that made the iron axehead float. Elisha understood the greatness of God and that with the power of God living within Him, anything was possible. This story is a reminder that we are only human. Without God we can accomplish very little. With God, however, there is no limit of what we are able to accomplish.
The iron axehead in this story can be used as a metaphor for things that are impossible with our own strength in our lives. What in your life seems impossible right now? Are you relying on your own strength or the strength that is living within you? Realizing the power of God is simply realizing that you can do nothing on your own. Once you realize this power, the seemingly impossible can happen. With God nothing is impossible. Rely on His strength. Believe that the impossible can happen.
Kelsey J.
I just saw the link to your blog on Facebook, and decided hey why not give it a quick read. This was so encouraging! There really are way too many times when I try to go at it alone. I have to check myself and remember that I can't do anything with out God. You are a very talented writer, and it is very obvious that the Lord is using you for great things.
ReplyDeleteLaurel Novack
P.S. I know this was a very random comment, but I figured that everyone needs a little feedback/encouragement.