God Feeds Elijah
Elijah just had an epic encounter with the prophets of Baal, an evil demonic cult. The challenge was for the prophets of Baal to call on him, and Elijah to call on Jehovah, and whichever one answered with fire is the One true God. Of course The Lord answered with fire and then Elijah put all of the evil prophets to death.
Then He gets a death threat from a woman, Jezebel. All of a sudden fear grips him and he takes off running for his life. It’s kind of crazy how in one moment Elijah had this huge victory on this mountain top and now he’s in a cave hiding from one person. From extreme highs to extreme lows. I’m sure no one can relate. 🙂
He has abandoned his post, lost his faith, and is actually asking God to take his life because he doesn’t want to live under the pressure he’s feeling. And look how God responds to a man in their fallen state. An angel of the Lord touches Elijah while he’s asleep and says, “Wake up and eat.” Elijah looks and there is some fresh bread and a jar of water right next to him. He lays back down to sleep and wakes up again to the same thing. Fresh bread and a jar of water.
We may think that God is disappointed in us when we fail or give into doubt and fear, but look at His response to Elijah when he ran scared. He came to him, took care of him, encouraged him and called him to go back and continue what he was born for.
I wonder if God is trying to take care of you but you think He’s upset with you so your avoiding Him. Reach out to Him. Call out to Him. Be still and listen. His response to us is always what’s best for us. Purpose, future and hope. Allow Him to be who He is and you will find a better outcome for you every time.