Don't Run and Hide

Don’t Run and Hide

1Kings 19:9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?

The great prophet Elijah found himself in a cave, fleeing from a evil woman named Jezebel. Elijah had come from a great meeting on Mt Carmel where God showed himself to be mighty and strong. His presence was manifested in the fire coming down from heaven and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, and the stones used for an altar as well as the water he had poured on the sacrifice and all around it. Then he proceeded to kill the prophets of Baal that day. This act enraged Jezebel and she made her threats against Elijah. Now, we find him in the cave having a pity party. Note how he answered God.

1Kings 19:10 And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.

We have just come out of a great meeting, where the presence of God was manifest every night. Lives were changed, help was found for those who sought it. Many was the vessel that was filled to overflowing. But having said that, I know we have an enemy that will be attacking many of those who were helped this past week. For the old tempter is busy at work. Let me encourage you, DON’T RUN DON’T HIDE. Friend you have help that is stronger than your enemy. You will not be able to defeat him on your own, but you are not alone.

John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

1John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

Joshua 1:9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

PRAISE GOD FOREVER YOU AND I ARE NOT IN THIS THING ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ephesians 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Exodus 14:13 And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.

One day we will not be bothered by the enemy anymore. But until then, as they sang this week, “I THINK I’LL JUST GO WITH GOD”. Have a great day!!!!