Elijah sees God's power in the face of persecution. In 1 Kings, we learn about King Ahab and how he ruled with more wickedness and evil than any Israelite King before him. Elijah boldly steps out and speaks in faith. This results in God's power being displayed in Mighty ways! Elijah's response to persecution varied greatly. Yet, God still displayed His power and might giving the Israelites another chance to see that He was the God who loves them. You see, God fights for us. He takes the time to prove His Might not because He wants attention and fame. He is a jealous, loving, God who wants relationship with us. He fights for us and shows us His great love so that we may decide to be in relationship with Him. He will never force us. In Elijah's situation, He constantly shows up to prove to His people that He is God. He does the same for us! He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow! It doesn't matter what we face in life, He will provide everything we need in any situation if we let Him.

"Thus says the LORD who made the earth, the LORD is His name, 'Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.'"
Jeremiah 33:2-3