I Kings 19: The battle is done, but the war continues.

Rev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor, Immanuel Lutheran Church, New Wells, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study I Kings 19.

Why in the world is Elijah afraid? He saw the LORD have the victory over 850 prophets, but now Queen Jezebel threatens his life and he runs? It is clear that although the battle was done, the war continued on. Elijah saw what we all see: sin continually seems to prevail. In his frustrations and weakness, the LORD provided Elijah with what he needed (bread, water, the Word, and people) to continue in His work. He does the same for us as we serve in the assurance that “he who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?” “Lord God, sin will always be among us. Grant us Your continual forgiveness by the blood of Christ and provide what we need to faithfully work in Your kingdom. In Christ, Amen”