He [Elijah] 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.”
(1 Kings 19:10 NIV)
At times life can feel overwhelming, and we can easily become discouraged. We may scale a spiritual mountain one moment, only to find ourselves trudging through a dark valley the next. Feelings of loneliness and despair can characterize the valleys of life. The prophet Elijah could relate.
When Elijah had a showdown with the prophets of Baal, God intervened miraculously and gave Elijah victory. Ahab reported this defeat to Queen Jezebel. Elijah should have been praising God, but because he was afraid of Jezebel, he was running for his life instead.
After a spiritual victory, be prepared for a time of serious testing. This is when our personal relationship with the Lord becomes the apex of our direction. Be prepared. Testing will come. Will we be filled with fear like Elijah running from Jezebel, or will we stand firm? Remember, the Lord is walking with us, even in the valleys. We are never alone. Blessings, my friends.