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Elisha Makes the Ax Head Float

Lumps of metal don’t float in water — unless you can bend the laws of nature. 

Elisha was a prophet in Israel after the reign of King Solomon. His job was to listen to God, speak His word, and act in His power. In 2 Kings 6, Elisha and his students are cutting down trees when one of them lost their ax head in the river. 

“Oh, sir!” he cried. “It was a borrowed ax!” (2 Kings 6:5)  

Elisha tosses a piece of wood where the ax head sunk, and miraculously it floats to the surface. Even nature submits to its Creator.

There is no space too insignificant for God’s reigning power and authority. God doesn't only rule over massive storms, roaring wind, and crashing waves. He also rules over every tiny water molecule and chemical bond. 

There is also no space in your personal life too big or small to respond to His authority. He has the power to heal cancer and help you have a difficult conversation. 

God didn't just respond because He had the power to; He responded because He wanted to. Let’s learn from this miracle, stirred by one student’s willingness to cry out for help and Elisha’s hands and heart to act. 

Reflect:

• Is there an area of your life where you are not trusting God? Why do you think that is? 
• In what situation do you need God’s power and authority to work?
• Do you believe God is kind? Why or why not?