1. Elijah on the Mountain 1 Kings 19

2. Elijah 9th Century BC prophet to Israel
Dedicated to fighting Baal worship
Spectacular victory in 1 Kings 18
Huge letdown in 1 Kings 19

5. Why Elijah ran He was afraid – “ran for his life” He was depressed
v3 – “I quit”
v4 – “It’s pointless to keep trying”

7. 3 gifts to fight despair Rest
Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do
is eat a good meal & go to bed early!

8. 3 gifts to fight despair Rest Get a physical Check diet and exercise
Get more sleep
Take a vacation

9. 3 gifts to fight despair Rest Reminder that God’s at work
Where had Elijah gone wrong?
Expected instant results (“I’ve been zealous”)
Overestimated his importance (“I alone am left”)

10. 3 gifts to fight despair Rest Reminder that God’s at work
Point: God’s quiet whisper can accomplish more than we could ever imagine!

11. 3 gifts to fight despair Rest Reminder that God’s at work
Choose to believe that God is at work all around you even if you don’t see it.

12. 3 gifts to fight despair Rest Reminder that God’s at work
Renewed focus
What are my top 3 priorities this summer?

13. Thank God for the price He paid to free you from sin.
Thank God that He is at work in and around you, even if you can’t see it.

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