Live in the Light Daily Broadcast

Every so often, self-pity can create doubt in God’s plan for us. Today we see God seek Elijah, calling him out of his hiding in faithlessness to once again teach that we are never alone—and God isn’t finished with us yet!

After witnessing God’s awesome victory on Mount Carmel, Elijah is confronted with the disappointment of depression. But God’s lesson continues! He teaches us that although fatigue may distort our thoughts, He is always faithful, and He will never let us be tempted beyond what we can bear.

After witnessing God’s awesome victory on Mount Carmel, Elijah is confronted with the disappointment of depression. But God’s lesson continues! He teaches us that although fatigue may distort our thoughts, He is always faithful, and He will never let us be tempted beyond what we can bear.

Psalm 16 reveals the key to the life of true contentment. Through David's complete dependence on and his intimate relationship with God, he has discovered confidence and peace. This results from a heart that is totally surrendered to the Lord and a life devoted to pursuing Him first above all things. Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied". Seek first Christ and his righteousness and find the satisfied life!

In one of the most well-known battles in Scripture, Elijah must confront God's enemy Ahab and his legion of idol-worshipers on Mount Carmel. A man against a nation; yet Elijah never doubts the Lord's incredible, awesome power. Let our hearts be fired up with the same faith!

In one of the most well-known battles in Scripture, Elijah must confront God's enemy Ahab and his legion of idol-worshipers on Mount Carmel. A man against a nation; yet Elijah never doubts the Lord's incredible, awesome power. Let our hearts be fired up with the same faith!

Today, as we unpack 1 Kings 17: 17-24, we learn that Elijah trusts God for miracles even in the face of terrible tragedy. The message? If you and I are going to grow in faith in this life, then no matter what happens... no matter our suffering, our trials, our woes... we must trust with all our heart that every word the Lord says is true.

Today, as we unpack 1 Kings 17: 17-24, we learn that Elijah trusts God for miracles even in the face of terrible tragedy. The message? If you and I are going to grow in faith in this life, then no matter what happens... no matter our suffering, our trials, our woes... we must trust with all our heart that every word the Lord says is true.

The will of God absolutely includes tests of believing, and of hard refining. But armed with faith, Elijah discovers that God always mercifully provides saving sustenance when the lesson is learned.

Psalm 16 reveals the key to the life of true contentment. Through David's complete dependence on and his intimate relationship with God, he has discovered confidence and peace. This results from a heart that is totally surrendered to the Lord and a life devoted to pursuing Him first above all things. Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied". Seek first Christ and his righteousness and find the satisfied life!