Daily Devotion: The Axe-Head Shall Float by Charles Spurgeon

Bible Reading: 2 Kings 6:5-6 KJV 

Key Verse:  "But as one was felling a beam, the axe head fell into the water: and he cried, and said, Alas, master! for it was borrowed."
- 2 Kings 6:5 KJV

The axe-head seemed hopelessly lost, and as it was borrowed, the honor of the prophetic band was likely to be imperilled, and so the name of their God to be compromised. Contrary to all expectation, the iron was made to mount from the depth of the stream and to float; for things impossible with man are possible with God.

I knew a man in Christ but a few years ago who was called to undertake a work far exceeding his strength. It appeared so difficult as to involve absurdity in the bare idea of attempting it. Yet he was called thereto, and his faith rose with the occasion; God honored his faith, unlooked-for aid was sent, and "the axe-head floated."

Another of the Lord's family was in grievous financial straits, he was able to meet all claims, and much more if he could have realized a certain portion of his estate—but he was overtaken with a sudden pressure; he sought for friends in vain—but faith led him to the unfailing Helper, and lo, the trouble was averted, his footsteps were enlarged, and "the axe-head floated."

A third had a sorrowful case of depravity to deal with. He had taught, reproved, warned, invited, and interceded—but all in vain. Old Adam was too strong for young Melancthon, the stubborn spirit would not relent. Then came an agony of prayer, and before long a blessed answer was sent from heaven. The hard heart was broken, and "the axe-head floated."

Beloved reader, what is your desperate case? What heavy matter have you in hand this evening? Bring it here. The God of the prophets lives, and lives to help His saints. He will not allow you to lack any good thing. Believe in the Lord Almighty! Approach Him pleading the name of Jesus, and "the axe-head shall float." You too shall see the finger of God working marvels for His people. According to your faith be it unto you, and yet again "the axe-head shall float."

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