In this sermon, we looked at the prophet Elijah's experience in 1 Kings 19. Elijah fled from Jezebel, the wife of King Ahab, after she swore an oath to kill him. He was frightened, discouraged, and exhausted—a situation we find ourselves in all too often. In the midst of Elijah's anguish, God ministered to him by giving him food, water, and an opportunity for rest. Elijah then went to Mount Horeb, called the Mountain of God, where God asked a simple but profound question: "What are you doing here, Elijah?" The prophet shared his fears for God's people, and himself, as the people of Israel abandoned their covenant. As Elijah cried out in despair, God offered His presence. A great wind, an earthquake, and a fire all came before Elijah—but God was not in these. Instead, Elijah heard a gentle whisper, a sign of God's nearness. This story reminds us that in the midst of our anxiety, hurt, doubt, and shame, God is always at work, and He is always near.
