Title: Elijah's Prayer / 1 Kings 18:25-46
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Topic: Elijah's Prayer / 1 Kings 18:25-46
Baal and Asherah, the pagan gods of Israel, who should believe only in God and give glory to God only
He fell deeply into serving God. It was because he was seduced by the wrong leader, Ahab.
Baal is a god who brings prosperity to agriculture. And Asherah is a god who gives birth to sons.
All. So, as I searched for fleshly thoughts and physical prosperity, I fell into idols.
is. I know that sin and idols are so deeply rooted in our daily life.
must go
There are very few cases of suddenly leaving God one day and falling deeply into sin. pleasure
If we love and take care of the things of the flesh, for some reason we are corrupted.
All. It is distance from God. In some cases, it is difficult to turn back
There are many times when it comes.
1. Elijah did not compromise.
Elijah is the devil of fire. It was his river that made him such a great prophet.
It seems to have been in character and faith. How severe was the persecution of Ahab and Jezebel,
Al's power was so high that almost all the people and even the prophets of God were of Baal.
Despite being offended by idolatry and falling into idolatry, he resolutely serves God and cuts off his faith.
not only defended them, but also confronted the prophets of Baal and Asherah and drove them out.
He spared no effort to bring Israel back to the faith of serving the Lord.
All.
A person who compromises may live comfortably for the rest of his life.
I know that I can't rule, and I can't leave a name and respect for future generations. many great people
Hearings are not understood during their lifetime, so they often lead an unhappy life. still
We call them great men because they did not bend their will.
I see believers easily compromise with the pleasures of the world. Just because it's a little convenient
Bo-go, I thought I’d be okay with this, and while I was yielding, I found myself a prayer member.
How many difficult believers are around us?
Am I not that kind of person?
2. Elijah boasted of God in front of everyone.
At that time, just serving God was a great thing. In the Japanese colonial era, we
I respect the many veterans of the faith who were martyred under communism. they persecute their faith
By keeping it to the end even in the midst of it, the road will remain in history and shine.
Elijah kept his faith and did not spread it in secret, but the king, queen, and bastard.
Al and 850 prophets of Asherah fought against each other.
will be The belief that only God is the only God is proudly presented to many enemies and people.
It's an opportunity to show off.
We too should be proud of the God we believe in. If necessary, we must fight our enemies
do. At that time, our faith will shine brighter and stronger. new
We will make history.
3. God answered with fire.
The prophets of Al are struggling desperately because there is no answer, and the king and queen are restless.
As Elijah prayed for a word in the midst of the crowd's roaring, restless, from heaven
Watch the fire go down and burn the offering in an instant.
God gives up everything, does not put human calculations first, but with honest faith
He answers those who come out with fire.
When God intervenes in our problems, it can make a difference in an instant. God sleeps
The moment God reveals us, we see amazing things.
Dear saints,
Even if the enemy surrounds us like Elijah, the environment surrounds us,
Let us pray boldly without fear.
So let's receive the answer of fire!