Elisha left the oxen standing there, [and] ran after Elijah…1 Kings 19:20 a In His kindness, God gave Elijah a new assignment. It was different from his previous ones. This time, God told him to go back the way he had come and anoint three people. Elijah’s first stop was to anoint Elisha. Elijah had … Read more
Then Elijah became afraid and immediately ran for his life…1 Kings 19:3a Why did Elijah flee from Jezebel now? Hadn’t he learned to trust God in every situation? God gave Elijah supernatural strength to run 17 miles to Jezreel from Mount Carmel. It’s hard to know why or what he expected when he arrived, but … Read more
…Then they called on the name of Baal from morning until noontime,shouting, “O Baal, answer us!” But there was no reply of any kind…1 Kings 18:26 After Elijah told the king there wouldn’t be any more rain until he said the word, God sent him into hiding, first at the Brook Cherith and then in … Read more
Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord the God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, surely there shall be neither dew nor rain these years, except by my word.”1 Kings 17:1 The first we hear about the prophet Elijah is when he shows up … Read more
For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates to dividing soul and spirit,joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.Hebrews 4:12 Scripture is God’s very words. James 5:16 tells us that the earnest prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. And … Read more
who desires all people to be saved andcome to a knowledge of the truth.1 Timothy 2:4 Paul says praying for everyone, including those in authority, is good and pleases God, our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and understand the truth (1 Tim 2:1-4). Their prayers were also so they might live quiet and … Read more
So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it for the glory of God.1 Corinthians 10:31 It’s an oxymoron for a Christian to say any sin is acceptable. No sin is okay with God and believers should feel the same way. And yet, let’s face it…many times, we live as though there … Read more
Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is prowling aroundlike a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour.1 Peter 5:8 If smoking marijuana recreationally is legal in your state, does that make it okay for the Christian? This topic is fairly new since, in most states, marijuana has been illegal except for medicinal … Read more
Return, O Lord, rescue my soul; save mebecause of Thy lovingkindness.Psalm 6:4 Psalm 6 is both a psalm of lament and repentance. And it’s written by David. David often follows a pattern in his lament psalms, and it’s one we can follow as well: Address God Voice your complaint Ask boldly Choose to trust But … Read more
In the morning, O Lord, Thou wilt hear my voice; in the morning I will order my prayer to Thee and eagerly watch.Psalm 5:3 Have you ever thought about when and what David prayed? Well, this psalm tells us he prayed in the morning. I’m sure he said these words once and not as a set … Read more