There he came to a cave and lodged in it. And behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He said, “I have been very jealous for the LORD, the God of hosts. For the people of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword, and I, even I only, am left, and they seek my life, to take it away.” And he said, “Go out and stand on the mount before the LORD.” And behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire the sound of a low whisper. And when Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. And behold, there came a voice to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He said, “I have been very jealous for the LORD, the God of hosts. For the people of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword, and I, even I only, am left, and they seek my life, to take it away.” And the LORD said to him, “Go, return on your way to the wilderness of Damascus. And when you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael to be king over Syria.

Woe is me; I'm the only one who hears You and is following in Your footsteps. Everyone else has deserted You for false gods, killed Your prophets and descreated Your alters.

The LORD's response is to come and stand before Him. where the LORD queries him, "What are you doing here, Elijah?" Elijah goes but continues to snivel. However the LORD's response is fascinating, He doesn't reason or debate with Elijah, He sends him off on a challenging and possibly dangerous task.

No, quit your whining, only get busy with My work that I have called you to. Isn't this the message to me? Whenever I'm discouraged, roll up my shirtsleeves and get to Kingdom work, demonstrating the Fear of the LORD as the foundation of my life.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 137

Mid-day: 119:33-40

Evening: Psalm 62

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