What other biblical events show God's control over natural elements like Isaiah 38:8? God Reverses the Sun’s Shadow—Isaiah 38:8 “I will cause the shadow cast by the sun to go back the ten steps it has descended on the stairway of Ahaz.” When Time Paused—Joshua 10:12-14 • Joshua prayed, “Sun, stand still over Gibeon… Moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.” • “So the sun stood still and the moon stopped… about a full day.” Seas That Open and Close—Exodus 14; Joshua 3-4; 2 Kings 2:8,14 • Exodus 14:21-22 — “The waters were divided,” Israel crossed on dry ground. • Exodus 14:27-28 — Waters returned, destroying Egypt’s army. • Joshua 3:13-17 — The Jordan River “piled up in a heap.” • 2 Kings 2 — Jordan split twice for Elijah and Elisha. Weather on Call—1 Kings 17–18; Jonah 1:4; 4:6-8 • 1 Kings 17:1 — Elijah announced years with “neither dew nor rain.” • 1 Kings 18:45 — Heavy rain returned at Elijah’s prayer. • Jonah 1:4 — “The LORD hurled a great wind upon the sea.” • Jonah 4:6-8 — God appointed plant, worm, scorching wind. Earth, Fire, and Stone Obey—Numbers 16:31-33; Genesis 19:24; Daniel 3:23-27 • Numbers 16 — “The ground under them split open… and the earth closed over them.” • Genesis 19:24 — “The LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah.” • Daniel 3 — Flames left the three Hebrews unharmed. Jesus Commands Creation—Gospels • Mark 4:39 — “Silence! Be still!” Winds and waves obey. • Matthew 14:25-32 — Jesus walks on water; wind ceases. • Matthew 17:27 — A coin in a fish’s mouth pays the tax. • John 2:9-11 — Water becomes wine. • Matthew 21:19 — A fig tree withers instantly. Miraculous Earthquake—Acts 16:26 “Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken… all the doors flew open.” Key Takeaways • The Creator is never constrained by His creation. • From reversing a shadow to calming seas, every miracle affirms His sovereign authority and faithful care for His people. |
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