JULY 15, 1 Kings 18:3-6 

Obadiah was the governor of King Ahab’s house. He is an interesting character. When the Bible first speaks of him, he was described as a God- fearing man who did a kind act to God’s prophets while in King Ahab’s service.

We know that he was serving the wicked King Ahab because he was ordered to go with Ahab to find grass to feed Ahab’s horses and mules. The long drought had taken a toll on Ahab’s horses and mules. The king had to go personally to faraway places in the land to look for grass.

Obadiah feared God from his youth. That gave him courage to hide a hundred of God’s prophets in caves where he supplied them with food and water. They were persecuted by Jezebel, Ahab’s idolatrous and wicked queen. Obadiah took a stand for his faith although he did it in secret. God had caused the king and queen to be blind to his act. He was doing God’s will in protecting the prophets. Can you guess who put Obadiah in the position of governor in King Ahab’s household?

What three things have you learnt about Obadiah?
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Thought: God will provide!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please give me the courage to stand up for You in times of trials and temptations. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.