Walking In Obedience | Daryl Black

Elijah’s Journey of Faith and Obedience: A Powerful Message In 1 Kings 17 and 18, Elijah's unwavering faith and obedience to God's commands lead to miraculous provisions and demonstrations of divine power. Elijah, guided by God's word, is sustained by ravens and a widow during a famine, showcasing God's provision (1 Kings 17:2-16). Later, Elijah boldly confronts King Ahab and the prophets of Baal, demonstrating God's supremacy on Mount Carmel through a dramatic display of fire from heaven (1 Kings 18:1-39). This story underscores the importance of trusting and obeying God, even in challenging circumstances. Romans 4:20-22 and James 5:17 highlight Elijah's common nature and strong faith, reminding us that God's power works through ordinary people. Proverbs 3:5-6 and 1 Peter 5:7 emphasize relying on God wholeheartedly. This message encourages believers to live with courage, confidence, and complete trust in God's promises. Message Notes: 1 Kings 17:2-6, 8-10a, 15-16 ESV 2 And the word of the Lord came to him: 3“Depart from here and turn eastward and hide yourself by the brook Cherith, which is east of the Jordan. 4 You shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.” 5 So he went and did according to the word of the Lord… 6 And the ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning, and bread and meat in the evening, and he drank from the brook. 8 Then the word of the Lord came to him, 9 “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you.” 10 So he arose and went to Zarephath. 15 And she went and did as Elijah said. And she and he and her household ate for many days. 16The jar of flour was not spent, neither did the jug of oil become empty, according to the word of the Lord that he spoke by Elijah. 1 Kings 18:1-2a ESV 1 After many days the word of the Lord came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, “Go, show yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain upon the earth.” 2 So Elijah went to show himself to Ahab. 1 Kings 18:20-21a ESV 20 So Ahab sent to all the people of Israel and gathered the prophets together at Mount Carmel. 21 And Elijah came near to all the people and said, “How long will you go limping between two different opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him.” 1 Kings 18:36-39 ESV 36 And at the time of the offering of the oblation, Elijah the prophet came near and said, “O Lord, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that you are God in Israel, and that I am your servant, and that I have done all these things at your word. 37 Answer me, O Lord, answer me, that this people may know that you, O Lord, are God, and that you have turned their hearts back.” 38 Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the burnt offering and the wood and the stones and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. 39 And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces and said, “The Lord, he is God; the Lord, he is God.” • Elijah was confident. Romans 4:20-22 ESV 20 “No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, 21 fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. 22 That is why his faith was “counted to him as righteousness.” • Elijah was courageous. • Elijah was common. James 5:17a ESV Elijah was a man with a nature like ours. Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. The greatest test of our love for Jesus is our obedience to him. 1 Peter 5:7 ESV casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. “Disobeying God is the same as telling him to hold back all of the blessings that come with obedience, and bring on all the consequences that come with disobedience. That is not only stupidity, it's insanity.” - Joy Dawson “One act of obedience is better than one hundred sermons.” - Dietrich Bonhoeffer 1. God sounds like His Word. 2. Prayer positions you to hear. 3. Sin muddies the water. 4. Obedience makes God's voice clearer. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: https://bit.ly/3hbEFBL Sermones en español:    / @gfcflorida_espanol   #gfcflorida #churchonline #tampa #tampachurch —— http://gfcflorida.com Facebook:   / gfcflorida   Instagram:   / gfcflorida