Hope Will Float Your Boat
November 24th, 2009 | Michael Q. Pink
“But as one was cutting down a tree, 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 did it fall? And he showed him the place. And he cut down a stick, and cast it in there; and the iron did float. Therefore he said, Take it up to you. And he put out his hand, and took it.” 2 Kings 6:5-7
Our lives are the context from which we draw out the treasures that lift our souls. In so many ways our life is a river at the bottom of which there are axe heads… seemingly misplaced purpose or dreams that seems to have lost their way, but God calls them to rise… and they do. When the axe head sinks in the silt filled river, prospects for recovery are slim, but then comes hope and hope will float your boat (and your axe head!)
Three weeks ago, my gilded axe head, the wife of my dreams, the treasure of my youth, the joy of my desire was diagnosed with an incurable and hopeless condition and in that moment, my beautiful, gilded axe head flew off the handle into the swirling waters of my river.
But there was a stick… a tree if you will… And my savior hung on that tree and bore the curse. (”Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangs on a tree”) And on His back He bore the stripes, wretched, cruel strips of flesh ripped from His back by which we were healed. This is true and incontrovertible!
Between the time the axe head flies off the handle only to sink into the river and the time you see it rise to the top and swim there is the most strenuous battle to endure. But my wife has never doubted, completely confident that what the Father said is true and what He promised her in the night season, she could count on… and she does.
While Brenda stands on the riverbank expecting the axe head to float to the top, I have had my moments of fear and heaviness. Too many for my liking. I wish it were not so, but I am being honest with you. As I walk down this path, I get much strength from you all who have posted so many comments on www.BrendaPink.com. So here’s the good news, I have seen in the reflection of my wife’s eyes the axe head floating to the top. It is more a reflection of what is about to happen, but in truth, has already happened 2000 years ago. She sees it so clearly that it is visible in her eyes. Now, as the rubber meets the road, I am seeing it more clearly as well. Something big is emerging here and I can hardly wait till we draw it back from the river and fit it again to the shaft. We shall cut some timber on that day! I hope you will join us!
November 24th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Still standing beside you both, Aaron and Hur style, holding your hands high to the heavens, waiting to see the glory of the FATHER!
November 24th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Great insight and application from a true event in Israel! Thanks for the encouragement, Michael. God is the One who is restoring all things that the prophets spoke of and we stand with you for Brenda’s “wholeness”! Blessings!
November 24th, 2009 at 11:38 am
He shall give you or those lifting you up the strength to ‘cut the timber’ now! Thank you Jesus!!
November 24th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
HALLELUJAH!!! Amen, Amen! TIMBERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!
Praise the Lord!!!! Many healing Blessings I send your way, Brenda! You too Micheal!
This morning I was shown Mark 6:31 and I was reminded of something I noticed on my walk the other day. There in a tree was a squirrel, not running around (like we do) not chasing and fighting (like we do), not even just perched to eat…yeah, I know, like we do! He was totally at REST on a branch, like my dog with his little head on his feet…I think he was ASLEEP!! I am a huge nature lover and hiker and I’ve never seen a squirrel doing NOTHING!! My prayer is that all of us would take time to just REST in HIM!! In JESUS’ Mighty Name, Amen and Amen!!
November 24th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Michael,
We serve such an amazing Father. I was praying with my son before he went to work this morning and spoke this verse over him, that he would be raising axe heads for people today. Please know I continue to pray for you as well and look forward to the full manifestation of your faith.
Bless ya,
Brother Ray.
November 24th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
I ALSO STAND WITH YOU TWO. DON’T LET FEAR ..COME..REMEMBER HE HASN;T GIVEN US A SPIRIT OF FEAR BUT OF POWER..( HOLY SPIRIT)..LOVE AND A SOUND MIND. LOOK FOR THE GLORY OF GOD AND GIVE HIM ALL THE GLORY..
MICHAEL I NOTICED SOME TIME AGO YOUR WRITING HAD CHANGED. IT SEEMED TO HAVE MORE MEANING..LIKE YOU HAD EXPERIENCED SOMETHING YOU WERE WANTING TO SHARE. YOU DO A GOOD JOB..THANK YOU..GOD DOES HEAR US AND HE WILL ANSWER..
November 24th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Amen Brother! Amen.
November 24th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Do not be discouraged that you have felt fear and heaviness. We all fall short in such circumstances. That is why He said that His strength is made perfect in our weakness and we know that when we are weak, then He is strong.
. I am reminded of David who at one time said, “What time I am afraid, I will trust in Him.” And later he said, “I will trust and never be afraid.” Then we know whose report to believe. I know you are believing the true report. Be encouraged.
November 24th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
We are praying and standing with you.
Pastor Mark
November 25th, 2009 at 4:31 am
You said something significant today, that you can see the reflection of what is about to happen in your wifes eyes. AS long as we cannot see what the lord has done the enemy may steal our victory. Which is why faith is not just believing but seeing those things which are ours. Even as we confess it. Now that your eyes have been opened , there is nothing the enemy can do.
I pray the lord lifts up your faith more and more
November 25th, 2009 at 4:57 am
oh Michael,
God uphold you and your wife. As a servant of HIS, you have great priviledges in the Kingdom. Healing, prosperity (in her health as well), His love and commitment to see you both through this time. I am praying for your family and look forward to the revelation God will show you through this season of faith stretching He is taking you through.
November 25th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Blessings to both you and Brenda. May you know that hiding place, that secret place in Jesus, where He holds you close and you bask in the warmth of His love.
I think of Ps 23 - He is your shepherd and even though you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, you will not fear, for He is with you.
Ps 84 - His dwelling places are wonderful. Even though you walk in the valley of Baca (weeping) He will make it a spring
Ezk 37 - the valley of dry bones - I join with you in speaking life to this situation, even prophecying the wind of God to blow in
November 26th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Dear Michael….I know you won’t read this for a while, but I just want you to know I just learned about Brenda’s illness. Today is Thanksgiving Day…I am giving thanks to God for His healing touch for Brenda. He healed my mom as she was dying of a fast advancing cancer. She was 91 then and she lived to be 100 years old. The fervent prayer of a righteous man/woman avails much. I know I prayed for my mom with a fervency that God Himself gave me. HE HAS NOT RUN OUT OF MIRACLES. I love you both….
November 28th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Michael and Brenda,
Thanks for keeping us up to date, Michael, our prayers and thoughts are with you. There are so many text in God’s word that give us hope but one of my favorites is Jeremiah 29:11. We’ll be praying specifically that God uses this experience not only for you and Brenda but for all who know about your circumstances!
Blessings…
November 29th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Thank you for your transparency allowing us to see God at work through you.
Joyfully, hopefully, some times stubbornly, standing with you to rejoice in the victory that is ours, Debra