Encouragement in Christ JESUS ~ 05 October, 2023 A.D.
" What doest thou here, Elijah?" —I Kings 19:13 [KJV] The prophets, as well as the children of the Lord, are sometimes found where they ought not to be. Elijah had now taken up his residence in a cave in the wilderness. What work could he do for his Master here? What glory could he bring to His name in a barren mountain? Here were no lambs of God's flock to be gathered, no sheep of Christ's pasture to be fed, no torn sheep to be healed and nourished by his word and doctrine. It seems as though he thought all his work was at an end, his zeal quite worn out; and in a fit of fear, unbelief, and despondency, he retreated from public opposition to the dreary mansions of a mountainous cave for rest and quiet. But the Lord followed him, caused him to hear His voice, calls him to new work, endues him with fresh strength, and animates him with the pleasing assurance that He had seven thousand faithful servants yet in Israel. But poor Elijah thought he was left a