Introduction
Micah 4:4-6Elijah was one of the most powerful prophets ever to serve God.Matthew 17:10-13 – John the Baptist served in the spirit of Elijah.The widow of Zarephath – I Kings 17
I Kings 17:8-16 – This woman was at the edge of starvation, but God preserved her.I Kings 18:1A successful life may not include riches and honor.II Kings 2:11-12Genesis 5:5Only two people in the Bible did not die: Enoch and Elijah.Matthew 17:1-4If God didn’t like Elijah, He showed it in a strange way!Why did God allow Elijah to live in near poverty? Because God doesn’t look at success the same way.Luke 12:20 – Some of the greatest people in history didn’t have much money.Mt. Carmel – I Kings 18
Stand up for truth and fight sin.I Kings 18:17 – What a great victory for God!We may not have a public stage like Mt. Carmel, but we need to stand for truth in our lives.Alone in a cave – I Kings 19
I Kings 19:1-18Push through the hard times.When we get depressed, sometimes we need to get active.God showed Elijah that he was not alone. He reminded him of the facts.I Peter 5:6-7