What doest thou here, Elijah?

OneAccord · #1 09-13-2008, 08:04 AM

I was up thru the night checking the Weather Channel for news about whats going on in Ike's path. I have been concerned, and praying for my AFF friends who live in that area. I pray all is well. I woke up early this morning and, the first thought that came to mind was of a brother here on AFF. He doesn't live in Texas, but, for whatever reason, the Lord gave me what Ibelieve is a word for this brother (whose name I won't post). I pray this is a blessing to him, and to anyone who reads it...

What doest thou here, Elijah?
1 Kings 19

Elijah had just accomplished some great things for God. He had proven before the eyes of all of Israel that God was the true God of Israel. He had slain a great multitude of false prophets. Elijahs ministry was marked by the miraculous. He had done great things for God. Elijah had set the stage for great things to be accomplished thru the ministry of his protege, Elisha. If anyone could look back and see that God had been faithful to him in his life and ministry, it was Elijah.

Yet, here we find this mighty prophet in hiding. Ahab and Jezebel were thirsty for his blood. Elijah, it seems, had grown weary of life and, in 1 Kings 19:4, we find this prophet of God actually desiring to die. Yet, God wasn't thru with his prophet. There was more to do for God's Kingdom. Elijah had unfinished business. Remember those words, brother... UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

Verse 19 tells us that Elijah "...came thither unto a cave, and lodged there...". Note the words "...and lodged there....". Elijah, thinking his ministry and his very life were at an end, took up pernament residence in a cave. But God had other plans for this servant of God. Verse 19 continues: "....behold, the word of the LORD [came] to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?"

The question on my mind this morning is this: "What doest thou here?". Are you in the thick of what God has called you to do, or are you taking up pernament residence in a place God has not called you to? As you look over your shoulder, do you see that you have accomplished great things for God? Now... look ahead... can you say "Mission accomplished"? Or do you see some things left undone? What doest thou here, Elijah? Maybe you feel you can do no more for God. Maybe you feel you've done all you can do. That may be true- but as long as there is a soul to reach... as long as there is a Gospel to preach... as long as the Word burns within your heart... there is work to be done for God's Kingdom. God's plan for Elijah was not for him to disappear into oblivion, but God intended for Elijah to go out in a balze of glory, which is what he did....literally. Elijah left this life doing what God had called him to do. And, brother, He intends for you to do the same. Those who follow your in your footsteps to do God's work can only do so as you faithfully follow in your Masters footsteps.

What moved Elijah to take up residence in a cave, in a place where God hadn't called him to be? Discouragment? Was he "resting on his laurels"? Are you feeling discouraged? Are you satisfied with what you have done for the Lord? Or are you listening for that "still small voice" that will lead you and those who follow in your footsteps to do even more for God? Don't settle for a dark and musty cave, when God has a Blaze of glory waiting for you!

Rhoni · #2 09-13-2008, 01:03 PM

Thank you. I don't think this was for myself only...but I think it was for multiple people here on AFF. Thank you for listening to the voice of God in the quiet of the night.

Blessings, Rhoni

Scott Hutchinson · #3 09-13-2008, 01:08 PM

I read this and I'll take this for me.

jaxfam6 · #4 09-13-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhoni

Thank you. I don't think this was for myself only...but I think it was for multiple people here on AFF. Thank you for listening to the voice of God in the quiet of the night.

Blessings, Rhoni

I think you are right more than one needed to hear that.

Thank you for letting God deal with you. I know I needed to hear that.

Michael Phelps · #5 09-13-2008, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by OneAccord

I was up thru the night checking the Weather Channel for news about whats going on in Ike's path. I have been concerned, and praying for my AFF friends who live in that area. I pray all is well. I woke up early this morning and, the first thought that came to mind was of a brother here on AFF. He doesn't live in Texas, but, for whatever reason, the Lord gave me what Ibelieve is a word for this brother (whose name I won't post). I pray this is a blessing to him, and to anyone who reads it...

What doest thou here, Elijah?
1 Kings 19

Elijah had just accomplished some great things for God. He had proven before the eyes of all of Israel that God was the true God of Israel. He had slain a great multitude of false prophets. Elijahs ministry was marked by the miraculous. He had done great things for God. Elijah had set the stage for great things to be accomplished thru the ministry of his protege, Elisha. If anyone could look back and see that God had been faithful to him in his life and ministry, it was Elijah.

Yet, here we find this mighty prophet in hiding. Ahab and Jezebel were thirsty for his blood. Elijah, it seems, had grown weary of life and, in 1 Kings 19:4, we find this prophet of God actually desiring to die. Yet, God wasn't thru with his prophet. There was more to do for God's Kingdom. Elijah had unfinished business. Remember those words, brother... UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

Verse 19 tells us that Elijah "...came thither unto a cave, and lodged there...". Note the words "...and lodged there....". Elijah, thinking his ministry and his very life were at an end, took up pernament residence in a cave. But God had other plans for this servant of God. Verse 19 continues: "....behold, the word of the LORD [came] to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?"

The question on my mind this morning is this: "What doest thou here?". Are you in the thick of what God has called you to do, or are you taking up pernament residence in a place God has not called you to? As you look over your shoulder, do you see that you have accomplished great things for God? Now... look ahead... can you say "Mission accomplished"? Or do you see some things left undone? What doest thou here, Elijah? Maybe you feel you can do no more for God. Maybe you feel you've done all you can do. That may be true- but as long as there is a soul to reach... as long as there is a Gospel to preach... as long as the Word burns within your heart... there is work to be done for God's Kingdom. God's plan for Elijah was not for him to disappear into oblivion, but God intended for Elijah to go out in a balze of glory, which is what he did....literally. Elijah left this life doing what God had called him to do. And, brother, He intends for you to do the same. Those who follow your in your footsteps to do God's work can only do so as you faithfully follow in your Masters footsteps.

What moved Elijah to take up residence in a cave, in a place where God hadn't called him to be? Discouragment? Was he "resting on his laurels"? Are you feeling discouraged? Are you satisfied with what you have done for the Lord? Or are you listening for that "still small voice" that will lead you and those who follow in your footsteps to do even more for God? Don't settle for a dark and musty cave, when God has a Blaze of glory waiting for you!

Good word my friend, very good word!