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I Kings 21:25 But there was no one like Ahab who sold himself to do wickedness in the sight of the LORD, because Jezebel his wife stirred him up.

Oh the indictment spoken here against Ahab. I shutter to think what it would be like to see my name recorded as personifying this extreme in such a permanent way as God's eternal Word. But it is the last part of this verse that caught my attention this morning. Here is an even greater example of the blessing of choosing a good mate. Much of what… Continue

I Kings 19

Most of the times I've read this account of Elijah in the throes of depression and God's dealings with him, I've found it to be very eye-opening. That which caught my eye this time is this: note how Elijah is threatened and he runs. He goes a day's journey into the wilderness, even leaving his servant behind. It is like he is separating himself from reality, his responsibilities, duties, people and all that they represent - even the danger of Jezebel. We are left to guess at the… Continue

I Kings 8

I find an interesting progression in this chapter. Here is told the account of the conflict between the prophet of God, Elijah, and the prophets of Baal and Ashterah. The progression I noticed is in the reactions of the people as they watch what is going on. Elijah addresses the people at the beginning of the episode and there is no response from the people. Then, after the false prophets fail and Elijah gets ready to sacrifice, he invites the people to come close, this time… Continue