A Majority of One

In the book of 1 Kings, we find one of the greatest stories ever told: the story of Elijah. This great prophet burst onto the pages of biblical history, with a message from God.
What made Elijah such a bold and effective servant of God?
First, Elijah knew God. Elijah began his statement to Ahab, “As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand..”
(1 Kings 17:1) Elijah was cognisant of the fact that wherever he went, he stood consciously in the presence of God. This awareness of God’s presence gave Elijah the courage to stand His ground.
Second, he was a man of prayer. James 5:17 says, “Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months” It was Elijah’s prayer in private that was the source of his power in public.
Third, Elijah faithfully delivered the message. His message was not an easy one to deliver. He was essentially telling Israel that a drought was coming because of their disobedience to God. We, too, have a message and it is far more hopeful than Elijah’s was. We are delivering the message of the gospel, the good news that if people will turn from their sin and put their faith in Christ, they can be forgiven.
Elijah left a tremendous legacy. How about you? Are you living a life today that is worth emulating? Or are you a fair-weather follower who turns back at the first sign of difficulty? May God help us to follow Him, just like Elijah did.