Facing Emotions Elijah 1 Kings 19:9-18 Spotswood Baptist Church Miller Adult Bible Fellowship 7/20/2008 How do you recharge?
Elijah on Mount Carmel 1 Kings 18:1-46 ObserveOrientDecideAct After the 3 year drought, Ahab and his kingdom still didn’t get it—they continued to worship Baal Faith that God will demonstrate his power Courage to confront Ahab & the 850 prophets of Baal head-on Pepsi challenge God responds to Elijah’s call Elijah rounded up all of the Baal prophets and killed them
Frustration & Depression 1 Kings 19:1-18 ObserveOrientDecideAct Jezebel’s death threat Exhausted from fighting what seemed to be a never- ending battle Emotions overcame Elijah’s knowledge of God Elijah ran to hide and wanted to die He traveled over 100 miles to Beersheba, then another 40 days & nights to Mount Horeb (Sinai) God comforts, encourages and directs Elijah
Get Going God’s Direction Lessons for us… You can’t run away from God It’s okay to share your frustrations with God You can’t anticipate how you will encounter God God has a purpose for our lives God wants us to work together Compare this story with Luke 22:39-44