Coming off of an incredible victory, Elijah is physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted, and needing a true rest that only God can provide. What causes exhaustion in our lives and how does God respond to us?
Power can corrupt or cleanse. It can induce fear or freedom. It always, however, reveals. In this fascinating case study of contrasting figures of power, we’ll see these dynamics at work and learn invaluable lessons for our lives today.
All of us struggle at times mustering the courage we need in life. God’s instructions to Joshua when he was called to succeed Moses give us timeless truths to help us deal with debilitating fear and discouragement.
What makes us feel like we’re somebody? Instead of tweaking our assumptions, Jesus turns things upside down and offers a radically different and refreshingly contrasting vision of life from what we’re used to.
Can we believe and not believe at the same time? That was the experience of a desperate father who brought his troubled son to Jesus for healing: “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief” (Mark 9:24). The more we look at the Bible, it turns out, the more we’ll see this man’s experience might have been the norm rather than the exception.
