He enters a cave and God comes to him and asks in v9, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” Listen to Elijah’s response. v10– 10 He replied, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the […]
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1 Kings 19 – The God of Whispers (pt3 of 4)
If the story ended here, it would be a glorious ending. But it doesn’t. Chapter 19 just doesn’t fit in with the rest of Elijah’s life and ministry. Elijah’s life up until this point is exemplary. His life is one that all Christians would hope to emulate. He displayed uncompromising obedience to God. He did […]
1 Kings 19 – The God of Whispers (pt2 of 4)
But God was not done displaying miracles. Some time later the brook dried up and God told Elijah to seek out a widow who lives in a town called Zarephath. Normally, in those days, if you were a widow, that meant you were probably extremely poor. And on top of that, with a drought, you […]
1 Kings 19 – The God of Whispers (pt1 of 4)
I want to take a break from our study of Matthew and spend the next two weeks on the grace of God. I was blessed by Brother Eric’s prayer last week when he prayed through 1 Kings 19 and being reminded of God’s tenderness toward a tired and fearful Elijah. So for today, we are […]
Oswald Chambers: What do you do when your Elijah is gone?
“And he saw him no more.” 2 Kings 2:12 It is not wrong to depend upon Elijah as long as God gives him to you, but remember the time will come when he will have to go; when he stands no more to you as your guide and leader, because God does not intend he […]
Henry Blackaby Devotional: A Double Portion
This is yesterday’s Henry Blackaby devotional. I am amazed by God’s timely words… And so it was, when they had crossed over, that Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask! What may I do for you, before I am taken away from you?” Elisha said, “Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.” (2 […]