Then the fire of the Lord fell and burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and the soil, and also licked up the water in the trench. 1 Kings 18:39 NIV
Elijah had placed himself in a delicate situation. He had challenged the people that he could prove who they should follow. He told them if Baal was God, then follow him, but if God, (The Real Thing) was God, then follow Him!
Elijah placed his own life in jeopardy, because they would have surely killed him had his test failed. He was the last remaining prophet of the Lord. This was an important day!
Have you ever been in one of those situations before, where your next actions could alter the course of your life?
I have….numerous times!
In those situations, what you do next will likely have lasting impact on the rest of your life. The next step is a big one…and it is the one you must take! You are in between two opposing outcomes and the future will be determined one way or another, beginning right now!
Have you ever been there?
Talk about pressure!
Elijah responded with strength, with zeal, but most importantly, with faith!
Elijah put everything on the line for God’s glory…even his very life! Rather than depend on his own strength or understanding, Elijah turned his whole being over to God. With confidence, Elijah trusted God completely.
And, guess what?
God came through! BIG TIME!
(Now is where you should say, “Duh”!)
God didn’t mess around! He came through with a God-sized blessing in Elijah’s life. He could have left Elijah standing there, but He answered Elijah’s prayer. Elijah was willing to lay down his life for God’s reputation, and God did not disappoint Elijah!
Not only did God bring forth fire to burn up the bull, but He burned up the wood, the stones, the soil….and the water in the trench! That was some fire!
But then He is an awesome God!
I don’t know what decision you are facing. I recognize that what you do next…the next step is huge. I also know you have a choice…faith in God or relying on your own strength. A and B is not an option.
Thanks Ron! Great post as always! These life-altering decisions can be very difficult to make… wanting to do the Lord's will but still yet unsure of the direction to take. But as you said, "God comes through, big time!" He always does when we truly rely & lean on Him. Thanks brother!
Thanks friend.