Miraculous
And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us. Let us go, we pray thee, unto Jordan, and take thence every man a beam, and let us make us a place there, where we may dwell. And he answered, Go ye. And one said, Be content, I pray thee, and go with thy servants. And he answered, I will go. So he went with them. And when they came to Jordan, they cut down wood. But as one was felling a beam, the axe head fell into the water: and he cried, and said, Alas, master! for it was borrowed. And the man of God said, Where fell it? And he shewed him the place. And he cut down a stick, and cast it in thither; and the iron did swim. Therefore said he, Take it up to thee. And he put out his hand, and took it.
(2 Kings 6:1-7)
Thought For Today:
According to the Bible, Elisha performed twice as many miracles as his mentor Elijah did during his ministry. Nowadays, lots of people are seeking a miracle in their own lives. They may be hoping for a miraculous healing, a solution to their debt, the perfect job, a godly partner, an improvement in their health, a change in their circumstances, or maybe even a big lottery win.
Many people desire miracles but lack the patience to wait for them. They become anxious and restless during the waiting period. As Isaiah wrote, "God gives power to the weak and increases strength to those who have none. Even young people become exhausted and weary, and strong men will eventually fall. "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint" (Isaiah 40:29-31). The author of Hebrews expressed that God promised Abraham, and since there was no one greater to swear by, God swore by himself. God assured Abraham that he would bless and multiply him, which became true after Abraham patiently waited for it (Hebrews 6:13-15). Just like Abraham and Joseph, we also need to learn to wait for our miracles. In Romans 8:24-27, Paul speaks about the power of hope. He explains that true hope is not based on what we can see, but rather on what we cannot yet see. When we hope for things that are not yet visible, we must be patient and wait for them to come to fruition. Paul also talks about the role of the Spirit in helping us when we are weak. Sometimes we do not know what to pray for, but the Spirit intercedes for us with groanings that cannot be put into words. Ultimately, God knows our hearts and the minds of the Spirit, and he works through us to accomplish his will. Have you considered what it would require for you to maintain hope while awaiting your miracle? If you're waiting for divine intervention, don't lose faith, as there is a significant reward associated with your confidence. (Hebrews 10:35-39)
