2. Go Out and Stand… God’s call to His people in all times

3. 1 Kings 19 Jezebel’s note Elijah’s run Leaving his servant The first angel food cake 40 days to Mt. Horeb What are you doing here?

4. Elijah was… A man like us A believer Obedient Equipped In relationship with God Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. 18 Then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain, and the earth bore its fruit. James 5:17 Tired Lonely Doubting Martyr complex Ready to quit

5. Elijah’s Problems were not the Problem Others have faced worse Gov’t authorities Bloody religions Ostracized Tortured Killings Elijah’s problem was the same as ours – He lost his focus.

6. We can lose OUR focus, in an instant Matthew 25:24-25 He also who had received the one talent came forward, saying, ‘Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you scattered no seed, 25 so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.’ Can focus on fears, rationalize

7. We can lose OUR focus, in an instant Acts 8:18-19 Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money, 19 saying, “Give me this power also, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” Can focus on selfish motivations

8. We can lose OUR focus, in an instant Luke 9:62 Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” Can focus on ties to the past

9. We can lose OUR focus, in an instant Acts 24:22-25 But Felix, having a rather accurate knowledge of the Way, put them off, saying, “When Lysias the tribune comes down, I will decide your case.” 23 Then he gave orders to the centurion that he should be kept in custody but have some liberty, and that none of his friends should be prevented from attending to his needs 24 After some days Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, and he sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. 25 And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. When I get an opportunity I will summon you.” Can focus on putting things off, waiting

10. Or, We Can Focus in on True Faith 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Do you believe God’s word? 1 John 4:4 Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

11. Or, We Can Focus in on True Faith Romans 8:32 He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?. Do you believe God’s word? Romans 8:31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

12. Or, We Can Focus in on True Faith Romans 8:33-34 Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. 34 Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. Do you believe God’s word?

13. Or, We Can Focus in on True Faith Romans 8:35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? Do you believe God’s word?

14. Or, We Can Focus in on True Faith Romans 8:36-39 As it is written, “For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.” 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. ? Do you believe God’s word?

15. Or, We Can Focus in on True Faith Philippians 4:6-7 …do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Do you believe God’s word?

16. Or, We Can Focus in on True Faith Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Do you believe God’s word? Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

17. Or, We Can Focus in on True Faith Hebrews 13:5-6 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” 6 So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” Do you believe God’s word?

18. 1 Kgs 19 – Go Forth and Stand V. 15 – Get up and get busy V. 15-16 – You have important work to do V. 16 – You have work to do for others V. 17 – God had plans to work with him V. 18 – Your feelings are wrong, need facts The call of God to His people in all ages. Take a stand in faithful, working, obedience.