And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went up, and looked, and said, There is nothing. And he said, Go again seven times. --1 Kings 18-43---Introduction--- The need for this time - Israel given to idolatry-- A preparation to this time - 3 1-2 years no rain-- A reason for this time - Israel were God's people--1- Seven contrasts-2- An incentive to continue in prayer-3- An application beyond prayer