1 Kings 18:21 – “How long will you halt between two opinions?”

As I read, prayed, and meditated on the Word of God today, I was both challenged and encouraged.  As I read the familiar account of Elijah and the prophets of Baal at Mount Carmel, some things stood out.

He challenged the people about indecision and living uncommitted lives.  His question in 1 Kings 18:21 is a question for today: “How long will you halt between two opinions?”   The word halt is “segnipim,” which means thoughts or considerations.   It is to walk unevenly.   It is to vacillate between two.   In their case, it was between God and Baal.   It is to live, trying to hold on to both worlds.  He says, “Choose one.”

The challenge to the prophets and the people was in the miraculous.  After the prophets of Baal failed, Elijah began the process of preparation.   Therein is a lesson for us.   First, He repaired the altar of the LORD.   That’s the key – the altar of the LORD.   Return to prayer, commitment, and sacrifice.  Until the altar of commitment is restored, the miracle will not be manifested.

Then, he took 12 stones representing the twelve tribes.   In our case, the stones represent our hearts as living stones.   Then, he dug a trench for the water, representing preparation to receive the saturation of the Holy Spirit.

Without the altar (prayer and commitment) and hearts ready to receive the overflow of the Holy Spirit, there is no fire for the miracle.  The miracle brings in the harvest of souls.   The fire consumes and empowers us to prevail.   We need to repair the altar, but until we stop halting between God and the world, our efforts will be in vain.

If we want God’s peace, power, provision, and presence, we need to follow Elijah’s pattern.  Commitment, repair the altar, and receive the overflow of the Holy Spirit.  We have the commission, the promise, and the provision, but it all begins with a decision to choose God 100%.   All in to win.

No more Segnipim, be firm in your decision for God!