JULY 16, 1 Kings 18:7-12 

Obadiah was out searching for green grass with his master King Ahab. They separated to try to cover more ground. Elijah was led by the Spirit to where Obadiah was. Obadiah instantly knew he was Elijah though they had never met. How did they know? Was there email or Facebook then where they could have “linked up” before they met? No way! It was truly amazing how the Spirit of God works. Obadiah greeted Elijah with great respect saying, “Art thou that my lord Elijah?”

Elijah confirmed his own identity. He asked Obadiah to tell Ahab of his intention to speak to Ahab. Obadiah begged to be excused from the task. He feared that God might send Elijah elsewhere to protect him from Ahab after Obadiah had told Ahab of his whereabouts. Then, King Ahab might accuse him of lying and put him to death. For the last three years, King Ahab was so anxious to capture Elijah that he had issued his order far and wide. Obadiah’s fear of his master was not without reason.

Understanding Obadiah’s dilemma, Elijah gave his word. He would stay where he was till King Ahab came to meet him. Obadiah trusted this man of God and proceeded with his task. He feared God more than he feared his human master.

What words would you use to describe King Ahab as a master to his servants? Circle all the words.

Reasonable    Fierce    Kind

Longsuffering    Cruel    Gentle

Unreasonable    Unforgiving

Uncaring    Short-tempered    Impatient

Thought: How wonderful it would be for my parents’ bosses to be as kind as our Lord Jesus.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank and praise Thee that we belong to Thee. Thou art the kindest master of all. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.