Monday, July 28, 2008

Grace for your spirit July 28, 2008

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 19:4

Elijah climbed out of obscurity and was shaped by God to do His will. He shined on Mt. Carmel, as he faced and defeated the 450 prophets of Baal, and 400 prophets of Asherah. He shined as he called down fire and then rain. But suddenly he went into retirement. Running from his challenges, he reclined under a juniper tree, and started whining. Just when 7,00 faithful men needed his leadership, he quit. This happens to often in church leadership today. Leaders climb, shine, then recline, and whine. God offers no retirement, no recliners, and no crying towels for leadership. May we all keep climbing and shining for Him.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23

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