For Such A Time as This #2

I Just Heard From God Today and He Said,
"Thou art come into the kingdom for such a time as this." Esther 4:14 

Out of this wilderness comes one who has the briefest biographies. He immediately speaks out under the authority of God declaring a drought to be forthcoming. To avoid a conflict with Ahab he is instructed to hide by the brook Cherub where he will find water and food to eat! 

After remarkable provisions satisfying every need Elijah has a confrontation with Ahab. It is decided that all of Israel be called to Mt. Carmel where they will be challenged as to their intentions. Posing the question "How long halt ye between two opinions?" Elijah gets no response at all! 

Laying out a plan including both sides Ahab is to bring the prophets of Baal [450] and the prophets of Astoreth [400] and Elijah a group of one. Gathering on the Mountain they set up an altar. Seeking for a fiery outpouring the Baalites spend the day in a frenzy of Pleading. They go as far as to cut themselves with knives. Even Elijah scoffs at their inability! When they prove unsuccessful Elijah steps in. 

Saturating the altar and the trench surrounding it he prays a simple prayer. No frenzy, no frustration, no failure. In sixty-three words the fire falls! Another evidence of one called to the kingdom for such a time as this. 

It had always been so that God appointed one to fill the bill. To step into a crisis situation and meet the need presenting itself! Maybe you are here for such a time as this! 

In Jesus:
W. Scott Lockard