September 30

God Provides for His People

Showing His way
1 Kings 19:15-18

Read the Bible through:
AM - Isaiah 64-66 : PM - Galatians 6

Also you shall anoint Jehu the son of Nimshi as king over Israel. And Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel Meholah you shall anoint as prophet in your place (1 Kings 19:16).

Elijah had been in God's presence doing a little complaining (14). He reminded God that he had been a faithful servant, but the Israelites were trying to kill him. God responded by telling Elijah to go and anoint two kings and a prophet to take Elijah's place.

We can assume that this was not the response Elijah had anticipated. He probably would have preferred God eliminate those who opposed Elijah and his ministry. Often, I have been in similar situations saying to God: "Did you see that? Did you see what they did to me? Lord, do something." And He does - but usually not in the opposition, but rather in me.

By having Elijah anoint the kings and the new prophet Elisha, God gave something to Elijah that he probably did not know he needed - a friend and someone to help him with his growing ministry (21).

Lord, may I always remember that it is not about me,
but about You and Your Ministry.