JULY 5, 1 Kings 17:1b

It took much courage for Elijah to confront the evil king, Ahab with God’s harsh words. His life was at stake because the king had the power to kill him. Ever wondered why he was so bold?

The Bible tells us that Elijah prayed earnestly and God answered all his prayers. For God to answer his prayers, he must have prayed ac- cord- ing to God’s will. What does that mean? That means he knew what God wanted him to do. So, we can say that he lived a godly life. He knew and kept God’s word in his heart and kept listening for God’s orders. He was ever ready to carry out God’s orders. Elijah knew that the God he was worshipping is the same powerful God who parted the Red Sea for the children of Israel and drowned the pursuing Egyptians. He is the same God who fed the two million in the wilderness with manna for forty years. He believed that the same almighty God will protect him.

Elijah believed that God’s words will come true. Therefore, he was not afraid to say the harsh words to even the king! Do you believe God’s Word will come true? If so, children, would you not want to share with others? May you be bold to speak the truth about God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Write out the harsh words that Elijah spoke to King Ahab.

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Thought: Every Christian must boldly share the Gospel with unbelievers.

Prayer: Our Heavenly Father, give me the courage to tell others about the Lord Jesus, our only Saviour. For all that He has done for me, this is the little I can do. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.