The prophet Elijah felt like he was the last prophet of God left among 450 prophets of Baal. To show that the Lord was the one true God, Elijah set up an incredible showdown with the prophets of Baal at Mount Carmel. They would set each set up an altar but not light it on fire. The prophets of Baal would call on their god and Elijah would call on the Lord. The one who answered that prayer by fire would be God! Elijah looked like a huge underdog in this showdown – except for one thing – God is always greater. Just like the Israelites, we “No longer need to waver between two opinions.” We need to hold fast to the hope that God is always faithful to His promises.

Elijah Sermon Series Week 1 of 4 07.07.19