1 Kings 19:9b-18

1 Kings 19:9b-18

The Prophet that Made a Comeback

Introduction

DEPRESSION - what is it??? (show slide 1)

Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.

Depression can happen to the best of us…

Life can deal you such a bad hand, until the LIGHT you THINK you see AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL TURNS OUT TO BE the LIGHT of an ONCOMING LOCOMOTIVE about to HIT YOU HEAD ON.

Depression can be a major setback in anyone’s life.

Depression among men (see text message to self)

(show slide 2)

A man crying is not a sign of weakness, but a symbol of strength.

The purpose of this message is to encourage someone who may have had a SETBACK or SETBACKS, your COMEBACK is in view!

Divine Confrontation (9b-14) - God will meet you where you are…

Divine Interrogation (9b) - God will check you

Isolation is a sign of depression - Dangerous to be alone during times like these…(10-14)

Elijah’s Complaint to the Divine(10)

Elijah’s Criticism of the Divine (10)

Israel has rejected YOUR covenant

Israel has broken down YOUR altars

Israel has put YOUR prophets to death

Elijah’s Exaggeration (10)

Divine Demonstration (visual) of What God could Do (Judgement) (11-12a)

Wind (11b)

Earthquake (11c)

Fire (12a)

Divine Visitation/Presence (audible) of God’s Grace (12b) - His Voice - Trust Me

Divine Interrogation is Repeated (13-14)

Divine Commissioning (15-17) - God has a plan for your life - this is God’s RESPONSE - Go back to work!

Divine Correction (18) -