1 Kings 18:41 – “Now Elijah said to Ahab, “Go up, eat and drink; for there is the sound of the roar of a heavy shower.”

My prayer is that your day will be refreshing, rewarding, revealing, and filled with God’s perfect peace.   What a mighty God we serve!  As I read, prayed, pondered, and meditated on God, His Word, purpose, and life, I was invigorated with hope.

I love reading about Elijah and his complete obedience to God.  However, we sometimes forget he was subject to human frailty like the rest of us.  The encounter on Mt. Carmel with Jezebel’s prophets was incredible.  Then, the little, tiny cloud brought his declaration. “I hear the sound of abundance of rain. “

When Jezebel heard what had happened, she issued her vitriolic threat.  Elijah was terrified.   What?  God moved twice in a mighty supernatural demonstration, and he let this woman frighten him enough that he went and hid!  Wow!  Man of faith and power, right?

In hiding, God comes to him and asks, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”  He wasn’t asking about geography.   God manifested Himself in the still, small, quiet voice and asked again, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”

Our focus MUST always be on God, nothing else.  If we listen to other voices, we forget Who God is and who we are in Him.  If we keep our eyes on Him, we have no fear because His presence drives out doubt. 

The disciples were hiding after Jesus was crucified because they were afraid of the Jews. Jesus came to them and said, “Peace be with you.”   When Jesus is near, there is peace. So, I ask what He asked: “Why are you here?”

We have been called, commissioned, anointed, and empowered to do the work He has called us to do.  That’s why you are here!  Therefore, IF we are in fear, know He is near! 

We are here to destroy the works of the devil.  We are here to set captives free.  We are here to bind the strong man.  We are here to bring the kingdom to earth. 

Therefore, stop hiding and reject fear.  That is not who we are!  Have a fantastic day in Jesus; this is Victory Day for the Overcomers!