“The iron did swim.” — 2 Kings 6:9
The axe-head seemed hopelessly lost, and as it was borrowed, the honour
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 swim; 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
honoured his faith, unlooked-for aid was sent, and the iron did swim.
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…
Him who was not ashamed of you to do some little violence to your
feelings, and tell to others what Christ has told to you. If thou canst not
speak with trumpet tongue, use the still small voice. If the pulpit must not
be thy tribune, if the press may not carry on its wings thy words, yet say
with Peter and John, “Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I
thee.” By Sychar’s well talk to the Samaritan woman, if thou canst not on
the mountain preach a sermon; utter the praises of Jesus in the house, if
not in the temple; in the field, if not upon the exchange; in the midst of
thine own household, if thou canst not in the midst of the great family of
man. From the hidden springs within let sweetly flowing rivulets of
testimony flow forth, giving drink to every passer-by. Hide not thy talent;
trade with it; and thou shalt bring in good interest to thy Lord and Master.
To speak for God will be refreshing to ourselves, cheering to saints, useful
to sinners, and honouring to the Saviour. Dumb children are an affliction to their parents. Lord, unloose all Thy children’s tongue.
the unfailing Helper, and lo, the trouble was averted, his footsteps were enlarged, 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. 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, the iron did swim.
Beloved reader, what is thy desperate case? What heavy matter hast thou
in hand this evening? Bring it hither. The God of the prophets lives, and
lives to help His saints. He will not suffer thee to lack any good thing.
Believe thou in the Lord of hosts! Approach Him pleading the name of
Jesus, and the iron shall swim; thou too shalt see the finger of God
working marvels for His people. According to thy faith be it unto thee, and
yet again the iron shall swim.
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