Had Enough?

Read 1 Kings 19:1-18

Ever notice in ministry how there's as many ups as there are downs? That God is always growing our faith even when we're beginning to doubt?

The prophet Elijah, after challenging the most wicked King of Israel, Ahab is now running scared; fearing Ahab's wife Jezebel is going to kill him. So he pleads with God in v. 4 - take my life, I have had enough. Ever feel that way? You've been faithfully following God and yet you are exhausted, tired and wondering if you even want to go on any longer? Elijah is at an all-time low; he wants it all to stop, to be done with the ministry God has called him to. The question is - why is he feeling this way?

He believes he's the only one left who is zealous for the LORD God Almighty and that "The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword." He says "I'm the only one left and now they are trying to kill me to."

God replies - that's not true. We may feel like Elijah, that we've given it all we've got and that we're all alone. But God is saying to us what He's saying to Elijah - that's not true. You are not alone. I am with you and there are others who are faithfully following the true God of Israel.

If you're feeling discouraged and feel like you've had enough please read this story and hear the gentle whisper of God. Since we're not dead, we're not done. God has more for you and me to do. And until we breathe our last breath, let's believe God is with us and that there are more faithful followers trusting and serving the living God of Israel and we're not alone. If God is for us, who can be against us!