I Kings 19:3
"Then he was afraid, and he arose and ran for his life and came to Beersheba which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there."
Elijah had been greatly used by God. He had defeated the prophets of Baal and then killed all of them. He had brought the rain that ended the drought. But even though God was with him in an obvious way, and he was being used mightily by God, he allowed fear to control him when Jezebel was after him. She had the upper hand when it came to threats since his first response was not to cry out to God but to run. His flesh was in control. How quickly he had come from the mountaintop and victory to hiding in the wilderness! How defeated he was when he thought he was alone and vulnerable! His fear had obliterated the voice of God. How soon after a victory does the flesh take control! What a lesson to me to me to watch and pray especially after the victory. But the wonderful thing is that God came to him in the voice of a low whisper. He calmed his fears and led him to Elisha. God met his need and preserved his life.
Father,
Help me to cry out to You at all times and rely on Your strength. Help me defeat my flesh through the power of Your grace.
In Jesus name,
Amen
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