Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: "Leave here …" –1 Kings 17:2-3a
This is how we discover God: He tells us to do something that makes no sense to the flesh (the part of us that still embraces sin or lies), we do it, and then He shows us the next step. Elijah needed to deliver his message to Ahab before he would learn any further details about the plan of God, and, ultimately, about God Himself.
God reveals Himself to us in steps. He invites us to take His hand, we take it, and He leads us through the adventure of life. The adventure is meant to be fun. God didn’t send Goliath to Israel because He wanted to terrify His people. God sent Goliath to Israel because He meant for His people to look up and see the God who towers over Goliath.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
Dwight Clough is the author of four Christian books and is an active member of Lake City Church in Madison. This devotional is also available via email and you may review the archives back to 2002. To contact Dwight or Kim, use their contact form. You may also support their ministry.