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 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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