My Ax Heads

While reading about the life of Elisha, a lot of miraculous things of the Lord are accomplished through this prophet. Raising of the dead, healing a prominent man from leprosy, and purifying poisoned food to name a few. There's one installment that seems a bit out of place found in II Kings 6. It's only a few verses so I will quote them here :

 V. 4b-7 "And when they came to Jordan, they cut down wood. But as one was felling a beam the ax 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."

Basically Elisha had a school for those who wanted to be involved in ministry that he lead. The school they had was not big enough so they decided to build a larger building. This is when this miracle occurred. You're probably thinking like me- how is this significant  enough to be in the Bible? I mean Elisha just saw Namaan healed of leprosy by the power of God and now he helps a guy find a broken ax head? Why is that such a big deal?

Are there things going on in your life that don't seem like a big deal?  Do you ever think God is too big or too glorious to be concerned about what little things you are dealing with every day? Maybe a child struggling in math. Maybe a coworker that goes out of their way to offend you. Maybe the fact that you don't have a really close special friend.

It says in the Bible that, "Are not two sparrows sold for a cent? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father." Matt. 10:29 Let's just let that sink in. An animal which has no soul and no eternal value is of worth to God. How much more you, as His special creation in His image does He treasure? Am I saying that the Lord does what you want when you want it? Or that each petty want will be fulfilled? No. What this is about is the needs the Lord knows you have that He is waiting to help with dependent upon you bringing these things to Him. The Lord wants to be intimate with you and be involved in every aspect of your life. Bring everything to Him, take nothing for granted, and think about all the blessings you don't see because you discredit all the little things as having any influence from God. Blessings are around you every day, in so many ways- drink them in!