But get this – prior to this story in Scripture, someone being raised from the dead has not yet happened. Elijah prays over the boy and he comes back to life to the great joy of his mother. While in the town of Zarephath in 1 Kings 17, a young boy dies, leaving his widowed mother all alone. Can you even imagine asking for something so unbelievable?īut there’s another notable example of praying for something impossible in the prophet’s story. Carmel shows us that he has no issue asking for fire to fall from heaven because he knows God has the power to answer. Together, let’s look briefly at a few lessons from the prophet’s story in 1 Kings 17-19 that will bring you hope and encouragement today.Īs we read through Elijah’s story, we see how the prophet has a knack for asking for some impossible things. In addition, we understand so much more about the prophet himself and similarities that mirror normal people like us. Apart from winning the big contest at Carmel, he is also well-known for riding a chariot of fire into heaven.īut as we look more closely at his story, we discover so much we can learn about that famous One True God. He first shows up in 1 Kings 17 calling out King Ahab on sin along with the entire nation. As most others from that region in that time, this rugged mountain man likely tended sheep before his grand appearance. One of the greatest prophets in Israel’s history comes from the remote, uncivilized hill country of Gilead. While an iconic, well-remembered account like this reveals the power of God, that’s not all we can learn from the life of Elijah. However, mere moments after the lone prophet Elijah prayed a short request to the Lord, fire rains down upon the offering, affirming the Lord’s rightful place as the only real God. After calling out to their god all day, the prophets of Baal get zero response. One for the false god Baal, and the other for the One True God. Carmel for a special competition before the nation of Israel.
You’ve probably heard the story, but let’s refresh your memory.
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