Topic: WHEN THE MIRACLE MAN STRUGGLES – Right From The Heart Daily Devotional by Bryant Wright Ministry 23 January 2020
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“And he was afraid and arose and ran for his life and came to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there. But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree; and he requested for himself that he might die, and said, “It is enough; now, O Lord, take my life, for I am not better than my fathers.” – I Kings 19: 3-4
January 23, 2020
The prophet Elijah was the “miracle man.” When he prayed for the rain to stop, it did – for 3.5 years. When he prayed for a single mom’s dead son, the boy was brought back to life. And when Elijah prayed for God to send down fire from heaven in a battle against the false prophets of the idol Baal, God answered. Elijah had first-hand experience of God’s power, so why was he afraid and depressed?
When Elijah defeated all the prophets of Baal by praying for God to rain down fire from Heaven and burn up their man made alter, Queen Jezebel was not happy. As a powerful advocate of the false god, Baal, she threatened Elijah by issuing a death warrant for him. Now remember, this man had been fearless in confronting the evil king (her husband) and hundreds of Baal’s prophets. Yet at Jezebel’s threat, Elijah became so overwhelmed by fear and depression that this great man of faith wanted to die. After such courageous faith, how could this be?
Elijah had experienced an incredible spiritual high. He saw the supernatural power of God and witnessed the people turn back towards God. Yet, Elijah was emotionally, spiritually, and physically spent. When it comes to emotions, what goes up, must come down. Spiritual and emotional highs are often followed by “the blues” and depression.
So how did God respond?
- God cared for Elijah by providing for his physical needs by bringing him food and water.
- God cared for Elijah’s emotional needs by giving him time to rest.
- Finally, God cared for Elijah’s spiritual needs by speaking to him in a “still, small voice.”
In the same way, God wants to care for us when we’re fearful, depressed, or just plain exhausted. Are you feeling let down, depressed or emotionally worn-out? Allow God to minister to you. Just like Elijah, God wants to meet your needs, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.