So [Elijah] did what the Lord told him. — 1 Kings 17:5
Did you ever watch ants? The ants around here have a distinctive way of walking. (I don’t know if this is true worldwide — maybe our readers on other continents can let me know.) But, around here, ants take a few steps and then they stop.
I pointed this out to my children. I explained to them, "This is how you live the Christian life. God gives you direction, you follow it as far as you can, and then you get more direction. And He usually only gives you a few steps at a time."
As I said a few days ago, I’m deeply impressed with Elijah. Yet the bulk of his life was a very simple partnership with God. God came up with a great idea, Elijah did it, and, when he was finished, God had another great idea waiting for him.
God’s ideas for you are custom designed for you and for the times in which you live. Yes, they are all based on God’s unchangeable character revealed in His word, but they find fresh expression every day in your life and mine.
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.