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You are Not Alone.


The Prophet Elijah succeeded at Mount Carmel, where God demonstrated His superiority over Baal. After that moment, Elijah may have overzealously ordered the death of all 450 of the prophets of Baal, which infuriated Queen Jezebel, who in turn vowed to take his life, so he went into hiding.


“And he was afraid, and got up and ran for his life...”

‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭19‬:‭3‬ ‭NASB2020‬‬


“… and he asked for himself to die, and said, “Enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.””

‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭19‬:‭4‬ ‭NASB2020‬‬


His fear may have been because the act of killing Baal’s prophets doesn’t appear directed by God, and he probably wasn't sure God would protect him. God sent a messenger to comfort, feed, and prepare him for a journey to see God.


“…but behold, there was an angel touching him, and he said to him, “Arise, eat!””

‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭19‬:‭5‬ ‭NASB2020‬‬


“But the angel of the Lord came back a second time and touched him, and said, “Arise, eat; because the journey is too long for you.””

‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭19‬:‭7‬ ‭NASB2020‬‬


It took him 40 days and 40 nights to come to where God was. There, Elijah shared all of his worries and concerns.


“Then he came there to a cave and spent the night there; and behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and He said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” And he said, “I have been very zealous for the Lord, the God of armies; for the sons of Israel have abandoned Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. And I alone am left; and they have sought to take my life.””

‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭19‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭NASB2020‬‬


God made it clear to Elijah that his concerns were unwarranted. 


“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 ‭19‬:‭18‬ ‭NASB2020‬‬


Many times, our success will cause our adversaries to regroup and attempt to take us down. In those moments, it is human to process our fears and emotions but remember to bring them to God, the source of your success, and don’t be afraid because you are not alone.

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