The Christian life is a marathon not a sprint. And, a good start does not guarantee a strong finish.
Transforming Ordinary People into Extraordinary Followers of Christ
Elijah: A Person Like Us
James says Elijah was a man with a nature like ours (James 5:17)—and from him we learn that effectual, earnest prayer of a righteous person accomplishes much.
How do you bring revival to people who are spiritually impoverished and far-removed from God? What kind of a leader will it take to get these people’s attention? I’d like to suggest three candidates for the job.
Let’s see what we can learn by observing how God dealt with his prophet Elijah (1 Kings 17:8-24). We see this by looking at three of Elijah’s relationships…
James 5:17 tells us that “Elijah was a man with a nature like ours.” He was a person just like you and me—same temptations, difficulties, and discouragements. So, we can relate to him. In 1 Kings 17:1-7 we find three portraits of Elijah…