Sunday, June 30, 2019

There are so many things in life that can make us feel like we are walking closely with God and nothing could ever shake our faith. There are also things that happen in life that make us feel completely alone, wondering how we got to such a dark place in our mind. Elisha experienced this after he called fire down from heaven. He was walking with God so closely that his prayers were immediately answered and the prophets of Baal were destroyed. No one could deny the power of God that day. Almost immediately afterward, he is waiting to die because of Jezebel. 

In our own lives, we do the same thing. God patiently pursues us, like He did Elisha. He calls us to nourish ourselves and keep going. He goes before us and knows what lies ahead. Although troubles come our way, God cares for us and is there when we genuinely yield to His will. Simply or routinely checking the box is not the same as surrendering and obeying from the overflow of worship to Him.

 

1 Kings 19:1-18

Kenny Nix, Pastor