Elijah Perseveres in the Worship of GOD Almighty

 Elijah Perseveres in the Worship of GOD Almighty

Positive Christianity Series Episode #161


GOD Almighty asks Elijah what he was doing in the desert of Beersheba. Elijah describes that he is zealous for the worship of GOD Almighty and does not like that Israel was practicing idolatry and forsaking the commandments of Moses. GOD Almighty strengthens Elijah and allows him to know that GOD Almighty is with Elijah with marvellous signs and wonders of a strong wind that tears the mountains in pieces, earthquake, and fire. GOD Almighty resolves for Elijah and removes the difficulties for Elijah. 

GOD Almighty tells Elijah to anoint a new king of Israel, a new king of Syria, and a new prophet in Elisha. Elijah goes and anoints the individuals and is able to persevere. GOD Almighty changes everything for Elijah so that when it appeared that Elijah was having difficulties, Elijah has his circumstances resolved and instead Ahab and Jezebel have difficulties. Elisha is a new prophet that allows Elijah to know that he was not alone. GOD Almighty resolves and removes Elijah's problems. 

"And after the fire the sound of a low whisper. And when Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in a cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. And behold, there came a voice to him and said, 'What are you doing here, Elijah?' He said, 'I have been very jealous for the LORD, the GOD of hosts. For the people of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword, and I, even I only, am left, and they seek my life, to take it away.' And the LORD said to him, 'Go, return on your way to the wilderness of Damascus. And when you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael to be king over Syria. And Jehu the son of Nimshi you shall anoint to be king over Israel, and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah you shall anoint to be prophet in your place. And the one who escapes from the sword of Hazael shall Jehu put to death, and the one who escapes from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha put to death. Yet I will leave seven thousand in Israel, all the knees that have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him."- 1 Kings 19: 12-18

GOD Almighty allows Elijah to know that he was not the only righteous individual left. We learn that there were 7,000 individuals that worshiped GOD Almighty and did not worship idols. We learn that GOD Almighty listens to Elijah and allows him to understand that he is not the only individual left. We learn that GOD Almighty always has a righteous remnant of righteous individuals regardless of times, obstacles, or circumstances. GOD Almighty allows us to know in the story of Elijah that He does not forsake us even in difficult times. Elijah thought that he was the only righteous individual left, yet there were 7,000 righteous individuals in Israel. 

We learn that Jehu would be anointed king by Elijah. Jehu would judge Jezebel for her wickedness. Hazael would break diplomacy with Ahab and Jezebel and destroy Ahab. We learn that Elisha would be prophet in place of Elijah. We learn that Elijah is taken up to heaven without seeing death. Elijah along with Enoch are the two individuals in the Old Testament that are taken to heaven without dying. This describes the favor and blessings that exists in worshiping GOD Almighty. Elijah did not forsake GOD Almighty and accomplished the purpose of GOD Almighty amidst envy, hate, and persecution. Even when it appeared that Elijah was alone and was threatened by Jezebel, GOD Almighty resolved for Elijah. The story of Elijah allows us to know that we can not believe the temporary lies of the snake that wants to intimidate, envy, and discourage the zeal of individuals. Instead, we go to prayer and persevere obeying the commandments of Moses with fidelity to GOD Almighty. We learn that Elijah did not doubt GOD Almighty, and GOD Almighty does not forsake Elijah. We learn that Elijah's name in Hebrew means the LORD is my GOD. Elijah changes history by anointing new kings and a new prophet. We learn that Ahab's persecution of Elijah results in Syria fighting against Ahab. When Ahab does not know what to do, he asks Jehoshaphat who is righteous, to help him fight Syria. Jehu is able to reprove Jehoshaphat and tells him that the righteous can not be helping the wicked. 

December 13, 2024 Friday's Publication

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