Drop Some Sticks (Part 4)!

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Friday, July 4, 2025 Topic: DROP SOME STICKS (Part 4)! Memory Verse: "Therefore he said, 'Pick it up for yourself.' So he reached out his hand and took it" -  Kings 6:7 NKJV Bible Text: 2 Kings 6:5‭-‬6 NKJV 5. But as one was cutting down a tree, the iron ax head fell into the water; and he cried out and said, “Alas, master! For it was borrowed.” 6. So the man of God said, “Where did it fall?” And he showed him the place. So he cut off a stick, and threw it in there; and he made the iron float. INSPIRATION: God's ways are not known or defined by parameters set by man. Anyone who restricts his experiences of God to a particular pattern, cheats himself. Jesus encounters a man born blind in John 9:1-7. The cause of his blindness was not of primary concern to Jesus and he refused to be drawn into such a debate. He healed him without following the usual routine of laying on of hands or making a decree. He simply spat on the ground, made clay and rubbed it on the eyes with specific instruction to go wash at the pool of Saloam to receive his sight. Few things are worthy of note here: firstly, bad situations are occasions to manifest the works of God. This must be our priority too. Secondly, time is of the essence; we do not have the luxury of all the time to make impact. Do not postpone divine moments. Thirdly, beam your light to your the world like Jesus did. Fourthly, God still uses foolish things to birth testimonies; He used spittle to recover a man's sight. Fifthly, obedience is key to the miraculous - the man obeyed. Lastly, Jesus dropped His spittle to get him healed. Are there things you're willing to drop to see the glory of God? TODAY'S TAKE HOME: God's ways are not in methods. He can use any medium and can bypass any means if that best suits His purposes. Regardless of our leaning, let's learn to rely more on His inspired instructions at all times. PRAYER: O Lord, please give me the grace to follow inspired instructions; may pride not rob me from the benefits of such obedience, in Jesus name.