Elijah makes a sudden entry into the Bible. He stands before the cruel king of Israel,Ahab and using His authority declares that there would be no rain for 3and half years in Israel. He was bold. See Elijah alone in mount carmel bringing down fire that proved to all who gathered that Yahweh is God. Very shortly we see the same Elijah experiencing a “Spiritual Low”. He was intimidated by evil Jezebel. He could not carry on further. He left His servant and came and took shelter under a broom tree. Elijah who lifted God in Mount Carmel was not put down by God in the wilderness .His angel provided the food of strong men.
Jacob at Peniel,fearful of the next day. Guilty in facing his brother,sent all what he had ahead of himself. Standing all alone in the stillness of night. God who appeared to Jacob did not put Him down. Jacob wrestled with God in Peniel.Persisted in asking for a blessing. Spiritual lows are linked to physical situations, but God who called you, revealed Himself to you will never ever fail you .God of Bethel is the God of Peniel. In Bethel it was a vision, but in Peniel it was direct encounter.
See our blessed Lord overwhelmed in the Soul.He says to the inner circle.”My soul is sorrowful unto death watch and pray with me” .He requests the father, to take away the cup from him .In one moment because of the Spiritual low,the prince of glory forgot the whole purpose for which He came into the earth. The burden of drinking the cup.
Heavens did not forsake Him there. The angel of God appeared to Him and strengthened Him.
Child of God,called by His name….sent to earth for a purpose. do not give up, He is the God of your lowtimes too.
Are u facing a low time.Fearful,intimidated,anxious?God is by your side. Get upbeat for the journey is long for you;-))
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