When you think of the story of Elijah, do you, like me, think of the spiritual battle of two alters that took place on Mount Carmel? If you don’t know the story, click this link to read it. https://bible.com/bible/111/1ki.18.19-39.NIV
Was Elijah blessed with instant faith from birth without going through any trials to learn it? That’s pretty doubtful, but wouldn’t it be nice if we could do that. “Everyone wants the glory, but few are willing to pay the price required to get it” (Shirer, 2022).
First Peter chapter 5, verse 10 (NIV) says, “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”
Am I will…
Are you willing…
Are we willing to do what Elijah did prior to the victory at Mount Carmel to have that kind of faith?
I have barely started Priscilla Shirer’s Bible study Elijah: Faith and Fire, but I can tell it’s going to be a good one. I invite you to join me as I work my way through it. Better yet, join Priscilla on your own or with a small-group to study it yourself.
Shirer, P. (2022). Elijah: faith and fire. LifeWay Press
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