Day 29 - Better Together
Elijah was a mighty prophet of God who experienced both great triumph and great tribulation. Elijah was God’s ambassador on the top of Mount Carmel when he single-handedly faced down the 450 idolatrous prophets of Baal. (read I Kings 18:17—40 for the full story)
It was Elijah who uttered these immortal words, “How long will you go limping with two different opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, then follow him.†(I Kings 18:21—New Revised Standard Version) Then Elijah made an interesting statement in verse 22, “I, even I only, am left a prophet of the Lord…†While Elijah thought that he was all alone to serve God, Obadiah had already rescued 100 prophets of God. (I Kings 18:13)
After Elijah’s victory on Mount Carmel, the wicked queen Jezebel promised to kill Elijah. In the midst of his despair, Elijah bemoans his situation, “…And I alone am left, and they are seeking my life, to take it away.†(I Kings 19:10, 14)
Elijah’s deep discouragement and depression was probably a result of the fact that he was disconnected for the larger community of believers. When you are fighting strategic spiritual battles, you need other believers like never before. The reality is, in Kingdom service—we’re better together! When we allow ourselves to become isolated and separated from our brothers and sisters in Christ, it has a weakening effect on our lives.
Today we gather together as God’s people. Take time today to tell one or two of your spiritual companions what a blessing they are to your life.
Today’s Scripture Promise: “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.†(Matthew 18:20—English Standard Version)