Sometimes we face circumstances that seem impossible. Things can stack up at work, financial challenges are faced, or health issues keep us from being at our best. That’s when we need the boost from the Word of God. All the great miracles we read about let us know that the impossible becomes possible when God is in control. There is no more doubt when we reach out for God’s help.

We have noted before that the worship of idols angered God so a drought was brought on which led to famine.  Reading 1 Kings 18 today, the Lord told Elijah to present himself to Ahab and He would send rain to the land (v. 1).

Elijah was a prophet of Israel and Ahab was king of the northern kingdom of Israel who built a temple and altar to Baal. Ahab thought Elijah was the troublemaker, but Elijah knew the trouble was caused by the worship of idols.

Elijah set up a challenge on Mount Carmel (v. 20). Ahab’s people would call on the name of their idol Baal and Elijah would call on the name of the Lord. The one who answered by fire would win the hearts of the people and be accepted as the ONE true God (v. 24).

Ahab’s people called on their idol Baal but there was no answer to their commands. On the other hand, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel responded to the command of Elijah. He amazed the people by producing a fire that burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and the soil, and also licked up the water in the trench (v. 38).

Think of current times. What recent experience in your life has caused you to say, “The Lord, He is God”?

Think of the amazing feats accomplished through God’s people and recorded in His Word. In current times, we witness amazing accomplishments through His people. From breaking world records in sports to new discoveries in technology and science.

The main take away for me today is that those working for the Lord have greater power to make amazing feats happen. Elijah didn’t hide from those against him. He took risk, overcame obstacles, and let nothing stop him. That’s exactly how we should approach each day as we reach out and remove doubt about the power of God by accomplishing amazing feats for the glory of the Lord.

This day with You Lord, we can read about the amazing that you do. Each day can be a challenge but when we reach out to You, there is no more doubt. We can be confident because You are with us and Your unlimited power will meet our deepest need. Be it a need for peace, for hope, or for healing. For revival, salvation, and victory because You are with us to guide and provide. Amen.

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