AXE HEADS OR FIRE BALLS?
Axe Heads or Fire Balls?
Elijah called down fire from heaven.
Elisha caused an axe head to float.
By
witnessing Elijah’s ascension into heaven in whirlwind, accompanied by a
chariot of fire (fire again) and horses of fire (fire again), Elisha
received a double portion of Elijah’s spirit. Did Elisha waste that
double portion on small miracles?
We
have an inclination to measure our spiritual success against the
accomplishments of others. Small miracles just don’t measure up to the
achievements of the firebrands whose stories are lauded at national
conferences. Our rescue of axe heads only profits one single Christian
worker who is able to continue with the job to which God called him or
her. The firebrands grand achievements and fiery displays impact
thousands. Fire from heaven deserves headlines.
Elijah called down fire from heaven to the glory of God.
Elisha caused an axe head to float to the glory of God.
Honor the firebrands, but don’t envy them.
Be content with small miracles, to the glory of God. Use your creative mind for creative service that impacts the few or the many.
Be content with small miracles, to the glory of God. Use your creative mind for creative service that impacts the few or the many.
For 296 specific acts of creative service see Dare to Walk on Water: Creative Like God. Available as an ebook or paperback from Amazon.com.
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