the Priests of Israel were going through the motions of their service but were not bringing glory to God. Glory is our first priority

We may become weary in the Lord's work, but the priests of Israel were weary Of the Lord's work

Jehovah is to be held in absolute reverence and awe. He is dreadful. He is terrible. Until we are surrendered to Him. Then His sovereign power is used to save us.

We may describe our live in Christ many ways, one of which is -I love the Lord.- But does the average Christian love the Lord as the Bible defines it-

Can sinners pray- Does God hear them- Aren't we all sinners. Isn't everything God grants blessings of His grace-

Elisha began his ministry by miraculously crossing the Jordan and then in healing the bad water of the accursed city, Jericho.

The Name of God is more than an appellatian or title. It is the sum of His being. To despise His Name is to despise Him. What is it to despise- to despise the Name of God- to despise God- We are all guilty and need a Saviour.

The priests of Israel presented a wicked message with their acceptance of corrupt sacrifices. God holds us accountable for our words and our non-verbal messages as well.

There are lessons and blessings to be gleaned from Elijah's Translation

Israel was offering lame lambs for sacrifice to God, and He was not pleased with them. The same is true today. He asks, -Where is my Honor and my Fear--