Up Close & Personal
Scripture:
1 Kings 19:4
He came to a broom tree, sat down under it and prayed that he might die..'I have had enough Lord'..
1 Kings 19:7
The angel of the Lord touched him a 2nd time and said 'Get up and eat, for the jounrey is too much for you..'
1 Kings 19:10
' I am the only one left..'
1 Kings 19:12
After the fire came a gentle whisper..
Observation:
-Elijah was tired after 2 of his great spiritual victories; the defeat of the prophets of Baal & the answered prayer of rain
-God provided Elijah with sustenance to travel for the next part of his mission
- Elijah felt like he was the only one left who was following God at that time
- The Lord revealed himself to Elijah through a gentle whisper
Application:
Kinda feel like Elijah, tired after what seems like much accomplished events and programs. Its kind of left me in this pity party mode. Argh! Hmm, i wonder why God didn't reveal Himself in the powerful and great winds and only spoke to Elijah in a gentle whisper. Maybe God chose to do so to show Elijah that as much as God is all powerful and mighty, that He is intimate and personal.
Prayer:
Holy Father, i feel like i've had enough! Thanks for reminding me tonight that i am not alone on this spiritual journey, that there ARE other like-minded ones who are desiring You and Your truth. As i discipline myself to take time out from the noisy-ness of my everyday, i want to still my heart in Your Living Word. I know i may not be able to do it everyday, but help me Lord want to help myself. May my spiritual ears hear You, may my spiritual eyes want to to see You! Forgive father for fixing my eyes on wordly things that don't bring life. May you be gracious to teach me your way. The path may be narrow but may the joy of your salvation be my strength in all that i am.
30th April 2008
1 Kings 19:4
He came to a broom tree, sat down under it and prayed that he might die..'I have had enough Lord'..
1 Kings 19:7
The angel of the Lord touched him a 2nd time and said 'Get up and eat, for the jounrey is too much for you..'
1 Kings 19:10
' I am the only one left..'
1 Kings 19:12
After the fire came a gentle whisper..
Observation:
-Elijah was tired after 2 of his great spiritual victories; the defeat of the prophets of Baal & the answered prayer of rain
-God provided Elijah with sustenance to travel for the next part of his mission
- Elijah felt like he was the only one left who was following God at that time
- The Lord revealed himself to Elijah through a gentle whisper
Application:
Kinda feel like Elijah, tired after what seems like much accomplished events and programs. Its kind of left me in this pity party mode. Argh! Hmm, i wonder why God didn't reveal Himself in the powerful and great winds and only spoke to Elijah in a gentle whisper. Maybe God chose to do so to show Elijah that as much as God is all powerful and mighty, that He is intimate and personal.
Prayer:
Holy Father, i feel like i've had enough! Thanks for reminding me tonight that i am not alone on this spiritual journey, that there ARE other like-minded ones who are desiring You and Your truth. As i discipline myself to take time out from the noisy-ness of my everyday, i want to still my heart in Your Living Word. I know i may not be able to do it everyday, but help me Lord want to help myself. May my spiritual ears hear You, may my spiritual eyes want to to see You! Forgive father for fixing my eyes on wordly things that don't bring life. May you be gracious to teach me your way. The path may be narrow but may the joy of your salvation be my strength in all that i am.
30th April 2008
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