January 30, 2016
Elijah, God's Faithful Servant
Elijah was a prophet who lived in a time of tremendous turmoil and upheaval. Israel was under the control of Ahab and Jezebel. The people worshiped Baal. Judah was not in much better shape. Prophets of God were being slaughtered left and right. Elijah was in frequent trouble for his own life.
In 1 Kings 19:11-18, a powerful account describes an encounter between God and Elijah. God came in "a still small voice" and spoke to a discouraged, despondent old man. Full of self-pity at a moment where his life was in great danger, God provided encouragement with clear instructions about what he needed to do next and that he was not alone. God's love for His people is revealed in this passage.
If you are a child of God, no matter how dire the situation, God has a plan for you. He speaks in that "still small voice" and He will encourage you with gentleness. Trust Him. Elijah placed his trust in God. God fulfilled everything He said he would do. Elijah remained faithful in spite of personal shortcomings. Be faithful.
Copyright 2016 - Luke Enno
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