Day 178 (1 Kings 17-19)

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[@tishn.loving9446]

I too look for the Lord in the grandness of fires and earthquakes, but He shows up in the whispers. Praise be to God!

[@denisehagy3870]

If the Lord is God, follow Him, if it is Baal follow him. This seems to call for complete commitment and service to our God, not wavering or looking to other gods and I need to remember this in my personal walk-to be sold out to the one true God and Him only will I serve.

[@brucestrange3289]

Our God is not a God that thunders pronouncements from the heavens, but one that will come close enough to us to speak in a whisper, but we have to lean in to hear.

[@saderowland7429]

I often wonder how Elijah who had such great faith to call down fire from heaven was so afraid of Jezebel….🤷🏼‍♀️. Just shows Everyman of God is still a man who is nothing without God!!!!

[@ericbaker3133]

Agreed! He just saw fire come down from heaven and in the next beat he's afraid of Jezebel.

[@joannapilgrim]

Tara-Leigh, it's so funny that you said you were jealous of Elijah and I'm tearing up saying that I'm jealous of you! I pray God increases my desire for HIM Amen

[@krisware]

Ok you totally got me when you said Elijah poured that much water on the altar in a drought! I never put those two together! What faith! I have always loved this story. Thank you for bringing that point out! 🤯

[@kerryjordan9928]

Same here! I never thought that either!! Powerful demonstration there ❤

[@Jordynlovesdance]

Same. In all the times I have read this and heard it preached, I have never heard it pointed out that it was during the drought! God is so amazing!

[@bostonredsox2004]

I love how God did not rebuke Elijah when he was at his lowest. He lets him rest and gives him sustanance. I need to remind myself that its's ok to rest sometimes.

[@tishn.loving9446]

I love this. Thank you for showing me that ❤

[@joannapilgrim]

As much as I've learned about Jesus through reading about the sacrifices, these chapters are my favorite of all the Old Testament. Reading about Elijah's test with the prophets of Baal was phenomenal. Even more so, learning that God has a still small voice takes the cake for me. LORD, help me to know Your voice and to follow where and when it leads Amen

[@wfrgreeterchristakurth6284]

My God shot is actually my Jesus shot this morning. In another group we are looking for and seeing Jesus throughout the old testament. So today in: So he arose and ate and drank, and went in the strength of that food forty days and forty nights to Horeb, the mountain of God. 1 Kings 19:8 NASB1995; reminds me of when Jesus was led into the wilderness for 40 days and nights!🫶~↘️✝️⚫↗️↘️

[@kristenmurphy5012]

My God shot today was how the Lord dried up the brook to send Elijah to that woman so he would "revive" that boy so she would believe in the one true God. Sometimes the Lord sends us somewhere we don't want to go so He can showcase His power THROUGH us so more lives can be saved! Wow.

[@mariatripp]

Amen!

[@antoinettehereford8180]

Elijah was a bold prophet and a man of God. I couldn't imagine standing up to all of those false prophets as he did. But, Elijah walked in the strength of the Lord, and God showed Himself who was the One True God! Elijah also challenged those around him to make a decision. This is true for us today. We must choose whom we will serve. As Christians, we are to be wholeheartedly sold out for the Lord. We must have faith in God through Jesus Christ. I think of what Joshua said, "as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." When Jezebel threatened his life, Elijah was afraid and ran. But even in his fear, God was with him. It is so encouraging to me that no matter what threats we may face in life, God is with those who fully trust in Him. He is ready to speak to our hearts. The enemy's attacks usually comes after a great victory. Such a great podcast today. Thanks be to God that He is always near. Lord, help us draw near to You that we can hear Your whispers. 🙏🏽

[@JoshuaOAdesiyan]

There was fire, earthquakes, storms but God wasn't in them. Then God came to him in whispers. Small still voice. He Is Where The Joy Is

[@pixgal2]

Thank you TLC, for sharing your heart. I always pray to the LORD and remind Him of my denseness, I tell Him to be loud and clear that I may actually hear His direction for my life...I never thought to ask Him to help me be so quiet, so cal, so close, so near to Him, that I can hear Him in a whisper. I've been asking Him to speak up, when I just need to quiet down. ❤😭❤😭

[@DonZimmerman52]

Wow-that’s good: “I want Him to speak up, but I need to quiet down!”

[@toyosibiyi]

This!!! Thank you for sharing this 🙏🏽

[@DonZimmerman52]

How you bring me from laughter to tears, Tara-Leigh! Your wit was hilarious (“Upgrade!” “Let me whip up a meal out of thin air!” “Maybe he’s on a bathroom break!”), and then--then you remind us that after the thunder and disaster, then God draws us so close we can hear His whisper. I don’t know why He uses tragedy and sorrow to pull us closer in intimacy with Him, but He has in my life, and I’m grateful for it.

[@girlonaswing9439]

Listen to the whisper of God. I love that.

[@annettedantzler1200]

Interesting to find a man of God, being afraid, when God has shown him so much strength! It demonstrates to me, we’re all human !

[@trissyriggs2402]

He was still human, subject to physical weakness fatigue and hunger will do a number on you!

[@jeffandvikipendergrass]

God blesses others through our obedience, just as He not only provided for Elijah but also the widow. What faith the widow had to use all she had left for her and her son to feed Elijah first. How amazing God was to continue to meet their daily needs after her obedience.

[@Bigtill1999]

I love Elijah, he’s a weary warrior who has served God with a passion that’s hard to envision today. But Elijah seemed to think he was the only one: ““I have been very zealous for the Lord God of Hosts,” he replied, “but the Israelites have abandoned Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they’re looking for me to take my life.”” ‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭19‬:‭14‬ ‭HCSB‬‬ But God tells him: “But I will leave 7,000 in Israel - every knee that has not bowed to Baal and every mouth that has not kissed him.”” ‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭19‬:‭18‬ ‭HCSB‬‬ Elijah felt alone and like he was the only one serving God and tell him “I got 7,000 more son! You are not alone and you’re not the only servant.” My God-shot is this: let us not ever think we’re the only ones faithfully serving God and let us always remember we are not alone and it is important to connect with other believers.

[@hennyorlah]

"Obedience doesn't guarantee things will go our way.." Wow, that's RHEMA

[@elizabethdanner3681]

God is in whispers. He heard my cries and gave me comfort with the whispers.

[@beechannel27]

I love that God is in the whisper and that He always shows up in the most fascinating ways.

[@stephanielinderman1156]

I long to be close enough to hear Him whisper to me. I'm right there with you TLC, I had tears in my eyes when you said that too. I often wonder about weeping, I attend a church with such an anointing that you truly feel the presence of God when you enter the sanctuary and most services I can't make it through without the tears. There's just such a feeling of stirring I just can't hold back the tears.

[@Jesus.Coffee.Planning]

Good morning Bible readers! Lord draw near to us as we seek you daily we want to hear your voice. 🙏🏼✝️

[@DonZimmerman52]

If TLC’s passionate exhortation of God’s nearness doesn’t move you, then Rita Springer’s “Fed by Ravens” will: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2XRXqOObpqNgcUsi=xZWy5zArqS0BLsS1 Imagine that following God means that you’re exiled to the wilderness, but God delivers daily nourishment in a way that you could never imagine. If there was one thing that disappointed Jesus about His disciples, it was when He asked why they had so little faith. He knew He could raise Lazarus because Elijah raised the widow of Zarapheth’s son. God’s word shows us that when He calls us into desolation, that He will be there. “Is God still good?/ Oh, I know He is.”

[@jeffandvikipendergrass]

God's so merciful. He did not destroy all of Israel for their idol worship, but left a remnant of seven thousand (1 Kgs 19:18).

[@jalquist]

TLC, you broke down this story with such brilliance! It is so evident that God's Spirit speaks through you and uses you to communicate His glory. Thank you for your inspiring recap of thus awesome story of the supernatural faith of Elijah.

[@kellisuits3662]

I've always loved the story where God comes in the whisper. I've been one who has looked for him in the thunder and forget to listen for Him in the whisper.

[@debigarner8529]

I love today's lesson. God is all through it.

[@valeriewhite2576]

HI bible Family so thankful for the Faithfulness of God and for Him sending Jesus so we could be reconcile to Him ❤️☺️💯 hope you had a blessed day in His Presence ❤️ He is where the Joy is ❤️💯🙌🏾

[@kathleenrobinson1088]

Tara I just love the recaps and how you use modern things in your descriptions. Thank you sooo much for what you do!

[@susanepperson2957]

God in the whisper! Amen! What a close relationship Elijah had with God! That’s what I strive for…not a neon sign needed from God, a quiet whisper, because I am attuned to Him.

[@elizabethgoodwin1016]

Why do we not hear more about the part in this awesome story where God gave Elijah Flash like abilities?! He ran past the king and his chariots! This would catch my children's ears.

[@toyosibiyi]

Over here in Nigeria, we have this in a song so it constantly reminds us about Elijah's supernatural speed so much that he outran Ahab's chariots.

[@elizabethgoodwin1016]

@toyosibiyi that's so awesome. I love that! Can you share the lyrics?

[@toyosibiyi]

Do you mind checking the internet? The lyrics is a combination of English and Yoruba. The song title is "Elijah level" by Gaise baba. You'll love it because you already understand where the lyrics of the song came from.

[@Carito680]

This sounds so awesome, I must have missed it!! Which verses are you referencing?

[@toyosibiyi]

@@Carito680 1 Kings 18:45-46

[@tal8762]

My God Shot here is the gentle whisper. God wants us to draw close to Him & listen. He loves us so!

[@mariatripp]

🙏❤️🙏

[@user-on7zd8yi8g]

“this is a relationship, not a buffet” 😂

[@TheSpicejenmom]

Loved this too 😂

[@AnchoredinHIM]

God showed those Israelites who was God of gods as He took up the sacrifice Elijah has prepared! I love how she points out those "fence sitters." I know too many of them today. In my Bible at the beginning of Ephesians, I've actually drawn a fence and labeled the fence as Satan's... Satan owns the fence. When we have chosen God, YHWH, we are totally in His yard, not hanging out on the fence anymore. (Ephesians 4;17-to the end calls us to live according to life on His side once we have chosen to jump off that fence.) I long to continue to hear God in the whisper when the noise of the world can be so loud.

[@diorocksmetalon5993]

Amen!

[@deborahpretorius4243]

Beautiful 😢I want that nearness too❤

[@knchenson3761]

Yes, I didn’t realize the water:drought connection. Even more.

[@kathyjohnson1627]

We always learn that we cannot do things by ourselves. When we do is when we fall apart.

[@karlacastillo780]

So close to hear the whisper…to have to cover our face. Can I say, with no disrespect, “GOALS!”

[@linacarmelasardo8458]

God is so close to us, I want that whisper too. Amen

[@SlackerWannaB]

Always love this story of this awe-inspiring display of God’s mighty power!

[@CotishaMcNair]

God you are so good thank you 🙌🏽

[@diorocksmetalon5993]

Amen TLC! May God continue to bless you and your ministries!

[@fratboytrey8675]

God bless!

[@stephanieh5216]

One of my all time favorite stories!❤

[@sherrylee1072]

He is where the joy is, Yes! He is! LPT

[@TheSteveBOliver]

In beginning, first two times I read today's text I did not see the "whisper" until TLC said it and I went back to find again. Thank you for sharing that...!!! YES, we want the"whisper!" After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. 1 Kings 19:12 NIV 9:14

[@diorocksmetalon5993]

Hey Bible Readers!

[@beloved7908]

So very good! Thank you!

[@valeriewhite2576]

Good evening Family hope you had a blessed day in His Presence ❤❤❤

[@kerryjordan9928]

I’m crying too! I love this recap and share the same My God Shot with you! ❤

[@KBlue728]

i got teary-eyes as well when God came to Elijah sheesh

[@janisthomas6634]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@janisthomas6634]

Obedience, which reveals our Faith in Gods Word, is Daunting but Never Ending

[@bobbiebland6826]

Aloha and praise God BR family. I want that closeness and the whisper from God--nothing or no one else. Glory be to God. His mercy is forever; He is where the JOY is!!!!🙏

[@larryskipper9298]

Amen!!

[@carolynhart3921]

Angel food cake! Love it 😊

[@mariaewerth670]

Amen 🙏🏻 ❤

[@franceslivesay5119]

Thank you for all your little tips on how to remember the difference between Elijah & Elisha. I am learning so much from all your tips.

[@janabrumbelow5545]

Showcase Showdown! YES!

[@karenevans6035]

Day 178 We see King Ahab was God’s least favorite king so far. God has Elijah tell King Ahab that He is sending a drought on his kingdom. God then tells Elijah to leave and sends him far away. God has the birds bring him food morning and night, wow. But then the creek dries up from lack of rain. Obedience to God doesn’t guarantee that all will go our way. God sends Elijah up the coastline to a widow and her sons house. God sent Elijah to get something from someone ( a widow) who had nothing. God multiples the widows food as she shares with Elijah. This is the same God who made it rain food for 3 million in the wilderness for 40 years. Providing food takes no effort for God. The widows son gets sick and is near death. God uses Elijah to bring him back to health. In year 3 of the drought God tells Elijah to go to King Ahab to end the drought. Ahab blames the drought on Elijah instead of God declaring it. It is Ahab’s sin and idolatry that has caused it. Elijah tells Ahab to bring all the prophets of Baal and the people to Mount Carmel to see who is the real God is. Elijah tells the people no more fence sitting. Pick a side. Worship the true God or the pagan god Baal. Worshiping the true living, God requires exclusivity. 450 prophets of Baal sacrifice a bull. They slash and cut them selves and bleed freely. They call out to Baal for hours and nothing happens. Elijah taunts them and tells them maybe their god is asleep or is on a bathroom break. Elijah sets up an altar. He makes the people bring 12 jars of water to pour over the sacrifice. This was especially extravagant because they were in a severe drought. If Yahweh can burn drenched wood it shows all the more His power to the people. Elijah prays to God and fire falls and burns up everything, even the surrounding dirt. The people declare that Yahweh is Lord. Elijah orders that all the prophets of Baal to be killed. Elijah tells King Ahab to go eat because the drought is coming to an end. Elijah whole heartedly believes God is sending rain. He asks his servant 7 times to look for rain clouds as he prays. The rain comes and the drought ends! Ahab tells his wife Jezebel all that Elijah did. She promises to do to him as he did the prophets of Baal. Elijah is afraid and runs for his life. He prays alone in despair and wishes to die. The enemies attacks often happen after God’s great victories. An Angel of the Lord wakes up Elijah and feeds him. Elijah goes back to sleep and the Angel wakes him again and feeds him. Elijah leaves and travels for 40 days. He is fasting for 40 days! Elijah is in a cave and sees a great wind, an earthquake and fire. But God was not in these. God was in the soft low whisper. So many times this is how God speaks to us. In the midst of our chaos, in the quiet whisper. When we are quiet and still enough to hear Him. When we pay attention and actively listen for His voice. God sends Elijah to 2 Kings and a prophet. Elijah will mentor Elisha the young prophet. God can be big, do mighty miraculous works. He is also small, in the quiet whispers. Elijah leans in close to hear God. Elijah was so close he had to cover His face. God gives us that kind of closeness with Him when we intentionally seek Him.

[@TheSteveBOliver]

The angel of the Lord came back a second time and touched him and said, “Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you.” So he got up and ate and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God. There he went into a cave and spent the night. And the word of the Lord came to him: “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He replied, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, torn down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too.” The Lord said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.” Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then a voice said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He replied, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, torn down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too.” The Lord said to him, “Go back the way you came, and go to the Desert of Damascus. When you get there, anoint Hazael king over Aram. Also, anoint Jehu son of Nimshi king over Israel, and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to succeed you as prophet. 1 Kings 19:7‭-‬16 NIV bible.com/bible/111/1ki.19.7-16.NIV

[@julieann6769]

I actually laughed out loud when Elijah told Obediah to go tell Ahab that he (Elijah) was back and Obediah basically said - "what horrible thing did I do to deserve this task?!" Idk why....it struck me as funny (obviously, and understandably, Obediah did not find it funny at all)

[@ashleydowns7037]

Is this the same obidiah that has a book in bible

[@julieann6769]

@ashleydowns7037 That's my thinking, but you never know.

[@elizabethhutton6153]

🥹 every time TLC tears up I do too. 🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@crickadoodle1]

Living on this side of the cross, we have the opportunity to enjoy a greater closeness than Elijah. There's no reason to be jealous of Elijah, TLC.

[@marylist-8893]

My God Shot was when Elijah met God in the still small voice at Mt. Horeb

[@Nikki-vl4yn]

I had already started crying before you Said it yessss this hits me tooo

[@chinitamadrina2150]

Tears in my eyes too 😢

[@montyward4968]

You state in the video that Elijah requested that 12 jars of water be prepared but scripture states in (1 Kings 33-35 ESV) that 4 jars of water were requested and prepared and only 3 jars were poured out fulfilling the satiation of the wood and trench surrounding the offering.

[@MaryEllen505]

Reread 1 Kings 18:33-34. He told them to fill four jars with water and pour it (all the water) on the offering and on the wood. And then he said, “Do it a second time.” And they did it a second time. And then he said “Do it a third time.” And they did it a third time. 3 x 4 = 12

[@diorocksmetalon5993]

Do we have a theophany today?!?!?!??? !

[@marylist1236]

My God Shot, is when Elijah met God at My. Horeb in the still small voice

[@marylist1236]

I had to add somethings to this, first, Great minds think alike, I thought it was cool we had the same God Shot, second, because of it, it brought me a lovely memory of how "the still small voice" became my favorite way of looking at God. I love to sing in a chorus, and I used be a part of a local chorus here in my hometown, Called the Kalamazoo Oratorio Society, we did two performances a year, one was "The Messiah", the our spring performance was a different one, the first year I was in, we did Mendelssohn's "Elijah", and I fell in love with the chorus, "Behold God the Lord passéd by", so thank you for my earworm of the day

[@belindagonzalez5613]

Oh how I wish to be so close that I hear HIM whisper to me! 🙏🏼🤍

[@diorocksmetalon5993]

Hey Bible Readers!