§. 176. Of oppositions giving place of themselves.
THis act, a 1.1 Fell down, giveth proof, that God can make the strongest opposi∣tion to yield of itself. It is said, that the Sea fled, Psal. 114. 3. And that Peters chaines fell off from his hands, and that an Iron gate opened of its own ac∣•…•…, Act. 12. 7, 10. As senseless, so reasonable Creatures have done thus. As the great host of Midian, ran, and fled from Gideon with his three hundred 〈◊〉〈◊〉, Iudg. 7. 21.
The like is noted of the Philistines, 1 Sam. 14. 15. and of the Assyrians, •…•… King. 7. 7. and of the men that came to apprehend Christ, Iohn 18. 8.
Gods power is such, as if he say to any Creature Stand, it stands; Go, it goes. The Sun stood still when God would have it, Iosh. 10. 13. and ran backwards, when God would have it so, 2 King. 20. 11.
It is said of all the Creatures which God used to plague the Egyptians, with they rebelled not against his word, Psal. 105. 28.
This is a great encouragement to Gods people against all oppositions, in Gods way▪ though they see no meanes for removing them, yet God can make them re∣move of themselves. What Chaines, or Cords had Daniel to tye the Lions among whom he was cast? What water had his three Companions to quench the fire in∣to which they were cast? What Angells were used to pull the Devills out of their holds, when Christ commanded them to come out? These and other like things are recorded, not to make us neglect meanes, nor to expect such miracles: but when we see no means, to rely on God, and in faith say, God will provide.