1 Kings 18 v 16-46 Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
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Sometimes there are things that happen in our lives that leave us in no doubt that God has acted powerfully, reminding us of his awesome presence and Glory. Sometimes they are called mountaintop experiences, times when we are left in no doubt that Jesus is Lord and is all powerful. For Elijah, he called shamelessly on the name of The Lord to act to overcome the influence of the prophets of Baal, and The Lord answered with fire from heaven. The people were left with only one possibility - to fall prostrate on the ground and declare "The LORD—he is God! The LORD—he is God!”
Take time today to think back over the things that God has done in your life that have spoken powerfully to you and others around you. Praise God for them, and let the memory remind you again of what he has done for you. Thank him for your salvation - the most amazing thing that he has done for you.
Almighty God,
whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness,
and was tempted as we are, yet without sin:
give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit;
and, as you know our weakness,
so may we know your power to save;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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and was tempted as we are, yet without sin:
give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit;
and, as you know our weakness,
so may we know your power to save;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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