Setting the scene: 1King 19:9-10, 13-14
There was a time in the life of the revered prophet Elijah, immediately after the mighty feat he pulled in front of the prophets of baal, calling down fire from heaven. He got threatened by queen Jezebel and immediately fled for his life, when God asked him what he was doing in 1King19:9, part of his response was “…I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too.” vs10
His response did not answer the question, but revealed the utmost worry in his mind “I have been very zealous for the Lord God…I alone am left”
Does it appear that the temptations to fit into the ungodliness or lukewarmness that is around you is louder than the zealousness for God?
Does it look like you seem to be the only one that values living for God and reflecting the lifestyle of His Kingdom?
Do they call you names because you wouldn’t do the ungodly things everyone else is doing?
This must have been what Elijah felt, alone, no like minds, out of vogue, out of place, missing out on the fun and popular trends, he literally said “I alone am left”
Activity1– Discuss within the family, situations that have made you feel this way
Can we look at people from scriptures who have been in similar situation
Joseph, Daniel and his friends, …
Activity2– add to this list and discuss more
What is God’s view about standing alone, when necessary?
Exo 23:2; 2Cor 6:17; James 1:27c
God’s Response to Elijah:
1) Divine strength 1King19:5-8
2) Divine experiences 1King19:11-12
3) Intentional Godly interactions
Our focus today is the last point, if you read the whole chapter of 1Kings 19, God attempted to lift up Elijah’s spirit by graciously allowing him to experience the first two points, but they seem not to help him at all, he remained either in the cave 1Kings19:9 or at the entrance of the cave 1Kings19:13 when God wanted him to go to stand on the mountain 1Kings19:11.
God expects you to go proclaim it on the mountain top that you belong to Him, instead of trying to fit in. He wants you to stand for Him even if it means standing alone, you don’t have to try to be like the unbelievers.
The power of knowing that there are lots of people out there like himself helped Elijah to get back in focus and do what God wanted him to do, he suddenly realized there were people like Hazael, Elisha, Jehu, and another seven thousand people who are like himself. 1Kings19:15-16,18.
Reflection: Friends, you are not alone in the Christian journey, there are families that are like yours, that prays daily, that study their bible, that boldly identifies with Jesus. In fact, there are some having their family bible time right now just like you, don’t feel you are alone like Elijah in the cave. Get on the mountain like Elijah and you will meet Hazael, Jehu, Elijah and the seven thousand. Stand your ground for God like Daniel, and you will see Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego standing with you.
Activity3– Discuss people you know that uphold similar Godly standard like yours and how you can utilize relationship with them to strengthen your devotion to God.
Family circle:
Pray that you will identify God’s attempt to help when you feel like Elijah
Pray that God will lead you to other like-minds in your Christian journey.
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