Elijah following a moment where God reveals Himself with fire from the sky has now hit the road in fear for his life. Over the course of a few days he goes from bold prophet to not wanting to live any longer. It is amazing how a few days of focussing on your challenges can change your perspective.
But God had a greater plan...
As Elijah is wishing for death, he falls asleep, only to be awakened by God's provision. As I read this today I couldn't help but think that when possible rest is necessary to gain perspective. Eventually we find Elijah strengthened and God reveals that He is not done with His prophet. In fact, God directs Elijah to find invest in the life of Elisha and teach him how to pass on this torch.
In the midst of our storms and our fears, it is true that death seems like a tempting option. That is why faith and hope and love is so important.
Our faith gives us persistence to continue on in the journey. Our hope is what gives us a goal to shoot for. Love, as the apostle Paul says in Colossians, is what binds us all together in perfect harmony.
Heart and Soul,
BAG
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