OCTOBER 27, 2 Kings 6:1-7

Iron is a heavy metal. Science and experience tells us that a piece of iron will sink quickly in water. But the Bible tells us of an incident when iron did float. God used Elisha to perform a miracle causing iron to float. As the population of the school of prophets grew, more space was needed for the school. The students proposed an extension to the existing building.

They asked Elisha for permission to go to the river Jordan to bring back some wood to enlarge the building. They invited Elisha to join them.

That was why Elisha was at the scene when an accident occurred.

The students were diligently chopping trees when an iron head came loose and fell into the river. It had slipped off the handle of one of the axes.

The student who lost it was frantic. He had borrowed it for their project and he could not afford to compensate the owner for the loss. The axe already sunk to the river bed. Like what most students would do, he ran to his teacher for help. What did Elisha do? He simply aimed and threw a stick to the place where the iron entered the water. Instantly, the iron floated and was easily retrieved.

With God nothing is impossible! Do you truly believe it?

Can you point out the inaccuracy of the illustration below? Did the Bible say that the whole axe fell into the river?

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Thought: No problem is too difficult for God!

Prayer: Our Father in Heaven, may I always seek Thy help first whenever I face a problem. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.