What does the recovery of the ax head teach about God's miraculous power? Scripture Snapshot “Then the man of God asked, ‘Where did it fall?’ And when he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick, threw it there, and made the iron float.” (2 Kings 6:6) Miraculous Power Unveiled • Iron sinks by every natural law. God overrules those laws at will, reminding us that creation is subject to its Creator. • Elisha’s simple act points to divine intervention, not human ingenuity. A wooden stick has no power to raise iron; God alone performs the miracle. What the Floating Iron Tells Us about God • God’s power is sovereign and immediate—He need not pause, deliberate, or experiment. • Natural limitations never bind Him (Jeremiah 32:17). • Physical elements obey His voice (Psalm 148:8), whether seas dividing, rocks yielding water, or iron floating. Caring about the “Small Stuff” • The ax head was borrowed (2 Kings 6:5). A seemingly minor loss mattered to God because it mattered to His servant. • God’s greatness includes concern for everyday needs—lost tools, daily bread, sparrows’ flight (Matthew 10:29–31). Faith Lessons for Today • No situation is too “ordinary” for divine attention. • Bring losses quickly to the Lord; He invites dependence (1 Peter 5:7). • Expect God to work beyond natural expectation while using simple obedience—Elisha’s stick, Moses’ staff, David’s sling (Exodus 14:16; 1 Samuel 17:49). Supporting Scriptures • Exodus 15:6—“Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power.” • Mark 4:39—Jesus calms the storm, demonstrating control over creation. • Colossians 1:17—“In Him all things hold together,” underscoring Christ’s sustaining authority. |
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