CHAPTER ELEVEN/He Watched and Waited - Confident and Watchful

 Elijah was sure that Jehovah would act to end the drought but was not sure when Jehovah would act. So, what did the prophet do in the meantime? Note what the account says: "Go up, please. Look in the direction of the sea.' So he went up and looked and then said: 'There is nothing at all.'  and he went on to say, 'Go back for seven times." (1 Kings 18:43) Elijah's example teaches us at least two lessons. First, note the prophet's confidence. Then, consider his watchfulness. 

Because Elijah had confidence in Jehovah's promise, he eagerly sought evidence that Jehovah was about to act. He sent his attendant up to a high vantage point to scan the horizon for any signs of impending rain. Upon his return, the attendant delivered this this unenthusiastic report: "There is nothing at all." The horizon was clear, and sky evidently cloudless. Now, did you notice something unusual? Remember, Elijah had told King Ahab: "There is the sound of the turmoil of a downpour."  How could the prophet say such a thing when there was no rain clouds to be seen? 

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