2 Kings 6:6

The axe-head seemed hopelessly lost. Since it was borrowed, the honor of the prophetic band was likely to be endangered, and consequently, the name of their God to be compromised. Contrary to all expectation, the iron was made to rise from the depths of the stream and to swim, for things impossible with man are possible with God.

I knew a man in Christ just a few years ago who was called to undertake a work far exceeding his strength. It appeared so difficult as to suggest absurdity in the mere idea of attempting it. Yet he was called to it, and his faith rose to the occasion. God honored his faith, unexpected aid was sent, and the iron did swim.

Another of the Lord’s family was in severe financial difficulties. He would have been able to meet all claims, and much more, if he could have liquidated a certain portion of his estate, but he was overtaken by a sudden pressure. He sought for friends in vain, but faith led him to the unfailing Helper. And indeed, the trouble was averted, his path was made smooth, and the iron did swim.

A third had a sorrowful case of depravity to deal with. He had taught, reproved, warned, invited, and interceded, but all in vain. The old Adam was too strong for the 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; the iron did swim.

Beloved reader, what is your desperate case? What heavy matter do you have 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 of hosts! Approach Him pleading the name of Jesus, and the iron will swim. You too will see the finger of God working marvels for his people. According to thy faith be it unto thee, and yet again the iron will swim.