“Elijah stood on Mount Carmel and called down fire from heaven. He faced prophets, confronted darkness, and saw God move powerfully. It was a victory no one could deny… But right after that, everything shifted. One threat. One moment of fear. And Elijah ran.
“Elijah was afraid and ran for his life.” 1 Kings 19:3
The same man who stood boldly before many now felt alone, tired, and overwhelmed. He sat down and said,
“I have had enough, Lord.” 1 Kings 19:4
This is the part we do not always talk about. Even strong people get tired. Even faithful people feel overwhelmed. Even those who have seen God move can still struggle.
But God did not shame him. God met him. He sent rest. He sent provision. He sent His presence, not in the wind, not in the fire, but in a gentle whisper.
“After the fire came a gentle whisper.” 1 Kings 19:12
God was not only in Elijah’s victory. He was also in his weakness.
Sometimes we think we need to be strong all the time. That we cannot slow down, cannot feel, cannot admit we are tired. But God meets you not just in your strength, but also in your breaking.
So if you feel exhausted, if you feel like you have nothing left, you are not disqualified. God is still near. God is still speaking. God is still restoring. Because even in your lowest moment, He has not left you. ❤️🔥”
From: “Justsayen'” (FB)
Hi Everyone! I had to share this Bible story, because I think of it often. In fact, just a few days ago. It always puzzled me why Elijah, after such an amazing victory and demonstration of God's power Elijah ran away, hid and wanted to die.
Why did Elijah react by running away? Possibly because he was human and imperfect. He was exhausted out, and maybe he felt his powerlessness, because it was God who had the power, not Elijah. The devil probably had a hand in Elijah's reaction. And fear is a spirit, which affects all of us at times. It could've been any or all of these things.
What can we take from this story? That we are human, and at our lowest points we aren't really ourselves. And God knew that sometimes all we need is rest, provision and a gentle, comforting presence.
Friends, let's be a supply to each other, when we've reached the end of ourselves, as God was to Elijah. Have a blessed day in Christ. Amen! 🙏🕊️🙌
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