When God Whispers

God’s biggest work is often accomplished in quiet faithfulness.

Retreat to Despair (1-5)

Elijah had just won an incredible victory. Fire from heaven proved to the nation that Yaweh is God. The prophets of Baal were put to death (Deut 13:6-10). The rain came in answer to prayer.

Now Jezebel is after him with a vengeance. It is often after a time of great energy spent in work for the Lord that we are tempted with depression.

He had been bold for the Lord now, he is running in fear.

Fear will tell us we are all alone and there is no hope. Ironically, Elijah was running for his life, but now he wants to just die!

Refreshed in the Desert (6-14)

God provided for Elijah’s physical need. When we are exhausted sometimes we just need a good meal and rest!

God provided for Elijah’s spiritual need. A journey to Mount Horeb (Sinai).

A Divine Interview - “What are you Doing Here?”

God uses questions to reveal the need of our heart. Similar to Job.

The answer did not come in the displays of God’s power, but in the whisper.

Draw Near

What we need is a renewed relationship with God.

Return to Duty (15-18)

The resolution was not in an answer from God on His ways, but in renewed mission.

God has his remnant. Elijah was sent back into the mission.

We need a mission that is larger than we are and will outlast our lives.