Monday, March 3, 2008

1 Kings 19

"Elijah replied, 'I have zealously served the Lord God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed every one of your prophets. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.'" v.10

Elijah experienced the depths of fatigue and discouragement just after his two great spiritual victories: the defeat of the prophets of Baal and the the answered prayer for rain. Often discouragement sets in after great spiritual experiences, especially those requiring physical effort or involving great emotion. To lead him out of depression, God first let Elijah rest and eat. Then God confronted him with the need to return to his mission - to speak God's words in Israel. Elijah's battles were not over, he still had work to do. When you feel let down after a great spiritual experience, remember that God's purpose for your life is not yet over!

Taken from the NLT Life Application Study Bible

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