"The very hand of Jehovah proved to be upon Elijah, so that he girded up his hips and went running ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel." (1 Kings 18:46) Clearly, "the very hand of Jehovah was acting on Elijah in a supernatural way. Jezreel was 19 miles (30 km) distant, and Elijah was no youth. Just picture the prophet girding up his long garments, tying them at his hips so that his legs would freedom of movement, and then running along that rain-drenched road-running so fast that he caught up with, and outpaced the royal chariot!
What a blessing that must have been for Elijah! To feel such strength, vitality, and stamina-perhaps even more than he had ever felt in his youth-ust have proved a thrilling experience. We might recall the prophecies that guarantee health and vigor to faithful ones in the coming earthly Paradise. (Read Isaiah 35:6; Luke 23:43) As Elijah raced along that wet road, he surely knew that he had the approval of the Father, the only true God, Jehovah!
Jehovah is eager to bless us. Let us reach out for his blessings; they are worthy of every effort we can make. Like Elijah, we need to be watchful, carefully weighing the powerful evidence showing that Jehovah is about to acgt in these dangerous and urgent times. Like Elijah, we have every reason to place complete confidence in the promises of Jehovah, "the God of truth." - PSALMS 31:5.
Next time: Chapter Twelve/He Took Comfort in His God
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