Your Axe-head Will Float Again
(Read: II Kings 6:1-7)
This story as recorded in II Kings has always been among one of my favorites. Today we will not even be able to “scratch the surface” to reveal all that can be gleaned from the examples and principles provided in this story. However, we’ll probably come back to it at a later date.
The focus for this meditation is the servant. He was: working, in the right place, doing what he was instructed to do, using the proper tool and appearing to be accomplishing the task that was required of him. However, all of a sudden – he was faced with a dilemma. The very tool that he was using for advancement – which wasn’t even his, (he had borrowed it) – had vanished into the river – never to return again…. So he thought.
When you are faced with a dilemma – who is your first line of defense? Many times we turn to a spouse, friend, colleague or family member. Our servant in this story cried to his master. He cried to someone who had the wisdom, faith and the solution to recover for him what he had lost.
So, just remember that your situation isn’t hopeless – no matter how it may appear to you. The axehead in this story can represent any weapon that’s necessary for me to be effective against the kingdom of darkness. Or any weapon used to bring down, cut down or cut up something. The servant had temporarily lost sight of his weapon. However with the proper guidance, and instruction, he was able to see the return of his valuable tool.
It is only when we are in the proper place; receive the proper supervision; are anchored by the proper support and obey the instructions which are given to us -that we will be able to cause our axhead to float again.
The servant had to do something. Faith without corresponding actions – is dead. So go now and recover your axehead – but don’t do it your way (leaning to your own understanding!). You must listen to the voice of wisdom….which may be delivered by someone who can provide you with the careful and watchful guidance…. which is relevant to you for your recovery.
“Therefore I send you prophets and wise men and scribes,…….” Matthew 23:34 (ESV)
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