“And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the Lord God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.” 1 Kings 17:1
The name Elijah means “God is Jehovah”; he is considered one of the greatest of the Prophets; he is brought on the scene by the Holy Spirit without fanfare, and even without introduction.
The idolatrous priests no doubt claimed for Baal dominion over nature and absolute control over the clouds and rain; however, Elijah would portray the fact that it was Jehovah Who ordered the elements and not Baal. The impotency of Baal to remove the ban would prove the impotency of their god and their claim.
God sent Elijah to stand before the evil Israelite king, Ahab. At God’s prompting, Elijah boldly declared that no rain or dew would fall in the land of Israel until he said the word.
He threw down the gauntlet to a nation that served Baal, a god who purportedly brought down the rain and made the crops grow. Elijah challenged Baal and demonstrated the power of the one true God. Three and a half years later, drought had devastated Israel.
Elijah stood on God’s Word. He did what God asked him to do, and he made it count. No matter how difficult the task that God has given you, make it count. No matter how many or how few stand with you, make it count.
If He sends you into political office, speak the declarative words of truth. He may send you to the Parent Teacher Association, your workplace or the community center. He may ask you to usher or sing in the choir. Whatever you do, make it count!
Elijah stood in a generation where no one else was willing to speak the truth. When he did, a nation fell to its knees. Be willing TO GO. Be willing TO STAND. Be willing TO SPEAK. Beloved, MAKE IT COUNT!
LET’S PRAY.
This morning, may receive a touch from above to deliver the Message of the Cross without fear and anxiety.
May you go forth in the boldness of the Lord to declare His word, to shine His light, and to share His love in Jesus glorious name. May His presence speak and answer for you breathing miracles into every soul you encounter with the message of the Gospel of Christ. Amen Amen Amen! Fountain to your life.
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