Study2A...Before Elijah could stand on Mount Carmel, he needed to sit by the brook. Before the more mature faith and ability to handle the Mount Carmels of life, there must be the maturing experiences of the Cherith brooks of life...
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Study 2A HIDDEN BY THE BROOK CHERITH
(Scripture Portions: 1 Kings 17: 2-7; Psalm 34: 1-10)
The announcement to Ahab that there would be no rain (1 Kings 17:1) was a terrible one for Elijah to have to make. Yet he had prayed that it might not rain (James 5:17). Some might ask: Was this not a cruel prayer? Did Elijah not realise the suffering and loss of life that would ensue? The answer is that Elijah was only praying for God to honour His own word –- look up Deuteronomy 11:16-17. More terrible than the judgment itself would be for God not to do what He had said. Thus Elijah, knowing God’’s mind, prayed for a fulfilling of His word, and spoke boldly to Ahab. The Lord then graciously sent him away to a quiet place to experience Psalm 91:1 to the full (and indeed, the whole psalm).
This story of Elijah revolves around two God-given commands:
“Go, HIDE thyself……”” (KJV) –- the private aspect of his life and service; the going “in” (John 10:9); the “prayer” ministry (Acts 6:4).
““Go, SHOW thyself…”…” (KJV) –- the public aspect of his service; the going “out” (John 10:9); the “preaching” ministry (Acts 6:4).
Why did God send him to Cherith? First: to guard him when the time of reaction set in, as it almost always does after a time of ordeal or special service. Second: to prepare him for further service. He would learn still more about dependence upon God, complete trust in Him, patience and humility –- which all of us need to learn! Third: because in a time of spiritual apostasy God always withdraws His prophets. Look up Psalm 74:7-9; Isaiah 30:20; Amos 8:11-12. Thus Elijah was to be one of God’’s hidden ones –- compare Psalm 83:3. Now notice from 1 Kings 17:2-7:-
1 . THE VOICE THAT HE HEARD
Verse 2. How we need to hear God’’s voice! –- look up Matthew 4:4. Elijah clearly lived in such close communion with Him that when the Lord spoke at once he heard. See Isaiah 6:8. Notice too that ““the word of the Lord came to Elijah””, bringing explicit instructions. There was no striving; as Elijah walked with the Lord His plan and purpose were clearly revealed. Compare Psalm 37:23; Proverbs 3:5-6 and 16:3 (KJV). How God spoke we are not told, but we do know He speaks His word (Psalm 119:105), by a deep peace in our hearts concerning the way forward (Colossians 3:15), by circumstances and open doors (Revelation 3:8), etc. The instructions to Elijah in verse 3 were clear, precise and they demanded action. Elijah was left in no doubt as to what God wanted him to do. So it should and may be with us.
Are we willing to trust God’s promises and provision no matter how contrary to our ideas His provision seems? He uses all kinds of instruments, all kinds of people, and all kinds of situations. Think about your problems--people, finances, health, family, job conditions, whatever. These are tools, agents of the Lord, like ravens sent to supply certain needs in our lives. So what is our need? Of course, our need is to trust the Lord, but how is that trust to manifest itself? Our need is to follow Solomon’s council in Ecclesiastes7:11-12..see you in the concluding part....I celebrate you
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Study 2A HIDDEN BY THE BROOK CHERITH
(Scripture Portions: 1 Kings 17: 2-7; Psalm 34: 1-10)
The announcement to Ahab that there would be no rain (1 Kings 17:1) was a terrible one for Elijah to have to make. Yet he had prayed that it might not rain (James 5:17). Some might ask: Was this not a cruel prayer? Did Elijah not realise the suffering and loss of life that would ensue? The answer is that Elijah was only praying for God to honour His own word –- look up Deuteronomy 11:16-17. More terrible than the judgment itself would be for God not to do what He had said. Thus Elijah, knowing God’’s mind, prayed for a fulfilling of His word, and spoke boldly to Ahab. The Lord then graciously sent him away to a quiet place to experience Psalm 91:1 to the full (and indeed, the whole psalm).
This story of Elijah revolves around two God-given commands:
“Go, HIDE thyself……”” (KJV) –- the private aspect of his life and service; the going “in” (John 10:9); the “prayer” ministry (Acts 6:4).
““Go, SHOW thyself…”…” (KJV) –- the public aspect of his service; the going “out” (John 10:9); the “preaching” ministry (Acts 6:4).
Why did God send him to Cherith? First: to guard him when the time of reaction set in, as it almost always does after a time of ordeal or special service. Second: to prepare him for further service. He would learn still more about dependence upon God, complete trust in Him, patience and humility –- which all of us need to learn! Third: because in a time of spiritual apostasy God always withdraws His prophets. Look up Psalm 74:7-9; Isaiah 30:20; Amos 8:11-12. Thus Elijah was to be one of God’’s hidden ones –- compare Psalm 83:3. Now notice from 1 Kings 17:2-7:-
1 . THE VOICE THAT HE HEARD
Verse 2. How we need to hear God’’s voice! –- look up Matthew 4:4. Elijah clearly lived in such close communion with Him that when the Lord spoke at once he heard. See Isaiah 6:8. Notice too that ““the word of the Lord came to Elijah””, bringing explicit instructions. There was no striving; as Elijah walked with the Lord His plan and purpose were clearly revealed. Compare Psalm 37:23; Proverbs 3:5-6 and 16:3 (KJV). How God spoke we are not told, but we do know He speaks His word (Psalm 119:105), by a deep peace in our hearts concerning the way forward (Colossians 3:15), by circumstances and open doors (Revelation 3:8), etc. The instructions to Elijah in verse 3 were clear, precise and they demanded action. Elijah was left in no doubt as to what God wanted him to do. So it should and may be with us.
Are we willing to trust God’s promises and provision no matter how contrary to our ideas His provision seems? He uses all kinds of instruments, all kinds of people, and all kinds of situations. Think about your problems--people, finances, health, family, job conditions, whatever. These are tools, agents of the Lord, like ravens sent to supply certain needs in our lives. So what is our need? Of course, our need is to trust the Lord, but how is that trust to manifest itself? Our need is to follow Solomon’s council in Ecclesiastes7:11-12..see you in the concluding part....I celebrate you
For more package,visit our blog:segoeevangelism1992.blogspot.com and also you can click on the link attached.
For support and testimony: segoeevangelism1992@gmail.com
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