The Swimming Axehead

I decided to call this page the Swimming Axehead because;

1. I didn’t think anyone would want to read something called “The Random Musings of a Mad Man.”

2. It’s a reference to one of my favorite Bible Stories (2 Kings 6:5) and

3. It reminds me of an object that is in need of maintenance or a broken tool in need of repairs.  Something that neglect or use has taken a toll on and now needs some attention, which in turn reminds me of me.  My own negligence is the usual culprit when I’m talking about my faults and failures.  I’m guessing that a lot of us fall into that category in one way or another as well.  There is hope, you can find your smile again, and you can learn to move past failures and hurt.
The borrowed Axehead that broke off the handle and fell into the water and the prophet’s faith commanding it to swim back to the hands of the man that had lost it is my story.  I have been that broken axehead, hopelessly lost and time and again the master has beckoned me back into his loving hands.  Regardless of the problem or where the fault lies, the answer is that same Jesus calling us back into His hands of mercy.  Let go and let God!

Ecclesiastes 10:10 (NKJV) “If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen the edge, Then he must use more strength; But wisdom brings success”
With a dull edge, more force is required to accomplish the task.  More energy needed to achieve the same or fewer results.  Even a blade that is used correctly will eventually need to be honed.   Likewise, when we let ourselves get worn out, we take on the baggage that accumulates just by living in this world, it can affect our walk and our relationship with God. We can become dull, unproductive and unfruitful.

Proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”  A blade is sharpened by abrasive friction slowly removing material until the edge is keen and sharp. Taking away the unneeded and worn areas and leaving behind something usable. 

Find yourself a Godly friend that will tell you the unyielding Truth tempered with Love and Kindness and let Iron sharpeneth Iron.  We all need at least one friend like this in our life. It’s good to have friends that make you laugh and feel good, but we also need the sharpening effect of Godly Fellowship from a friend that will tell you the Truth, that makes you really look at yourself.

And, if it falls your lot to be that friend, be Kind, Speak only the Truth but with Love, Compassion, and even more Kindness. I can be brutally honest but I have to work on the Kindness part. Be Kind!

And finally, we must have Church and Pastor.  A Watchman for our souls and a Shepherd for our journey.

My heart’s desire is for this to be a Christ-centered conversation, helping me to be a better me and hopefully encouraging others along the way.
So come along for the ride and thanks stopping by.

Author: Greg Fee

I'm a Husband, Father, Pawpaw and Pastor. I love spending time with my grand-buddies. A minister since 1988, I have been blessed to work in several churches around the U.S and currently am blessed to pastor an Awesome Church. I've also had the pleasure of ministering in faraway places while traveling for work. Some of my greatest honors have been the relationships I gained with several of the modern-day Heros of the Faith, the ministering families all around the world. Several years ago I started working with leather as a means to fight boredom while working in remote areas. It swiftly became a passion that I want to share as well. My plan is to keep spreading God's Love through the written and preached word, through walking the walk, and to keep making cool stuff along the way. Check that out at whisper_n_jack on Instagram View all posts by Greg Fee