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OUR WONDER-WORKING GOD
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26
2 Kings 6:1-7

Matthew 17:24-27

 

Have faith in the Lord.

 

OUR WONDER-WORKING GOD
 
The axe-head seemed hopelessly lost, forever buried in the depths of the Jordan. And it was borrowed! The honour of Elisha’s prophetic band was imperiled, the name of the Lord was at stake. “Man’s extremity is God’s opportunity” (Flavel). Our God is the Lord of all creation, the Master over the physical world. He, and He alone, could make the iron swim upwards against the law of gravity. Remember our Lord’s words: “With God all things are possible” (Mark 10:27).
 
A Christian man was faced with a task far exceeding his strength: even the idea of attempting it seemed absurd. Yet he was called to it, and by faith in the Lord, he rose to the occasion. God honoured his faith, sent unlooked-for help, and “the iron did swim” (2 Kings 6:6). Another was in grievous financial straits. Friends let him down, but faith led him to the unfailing Helper, and the trouble was averted, his footsteps were enlarged, and “the iron did swim.”
 
A third example: it was a sorrowful case of depravity. He had taught, reproved, warned, invited, and interceded, but in vain. Old Adam was too strong for young Melancthon. The stubborn spirit would not relent. It was only by earnest supplication and the agony of prayer that a blessed answer was sent from heaven. The hard heart was finally softened, “the iron did swim.”
 
Dear reader, what heavy matter weighs you down? Bring it to the God of the prophets. Do not hold back. Our God wants to help His saints. Believe in the Lord of hosts! Call on the blessed name of Jesus, and you will see God manifest His wonder-working power. Come to Him in faith, see anew, “the iron did swim,” to His great glory. Ours is a wonder-working God!
 
THOUGHT: “For with God nothing shall be impossible” (Luke 1:37).

PRAYER: Father, may I truly see Thee as the wonder-working God!

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