Elijah
Part 6 – When a Prophet Goes
to Work
1 Kings 17
When a Prophet
goes to work, he reveals God – just as when he calls, it’s God calling.
The Lord is God over…
Omniscience –
His awareness
Omnipresence –
His availability
Omnipotence –
His authority
Nature
The Lord is God over rain and ravens.
He is aware of
everything in the natural world.
He is available
for everything in the natural world.
He has authority
over everything in the natural world.
gods
The Lord is God over false gods.
Our gods have
names too:
Stuff
Pleasure
Security
Children
The Lord demonstrates He is God over our idols.
Lands
Sending Elijah
to Sidon meant an invasion of enemy territory.
When the Lord sends you to other lands, you do
not go alone.
Circumstances
Affirmations of
Awareness:
He knows where
you are
He knows your
situation
He knows about
“that thing” in your family
He knows the
relational dynamics
He knows your
intention
He knows where
you feel “lack”
Often
challenged at that exact point
He is available
in every circumstance
He has
authority over every circumstance
Death
He is fully
aware of those who face death and its cause.
He is available
for those who face death.
He has
authority over everything – death included.
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