CHAPTER TWELVE/He Took Comfort in His God - Conclusion

As Elijah splashed along those 19 miles (30 km) to Jezreel, his hopes might have been high. It may have seemed to him that a real turning point had come at last. Ahab would have to change! After what he had witnessed, surely he had no choice but to abandon Baal worship; to retrain his queen, Jezebel; and to stop the persecution of Jehovah's servants. 

When things seem to be going our way, it is only natural that our hopes rise. We might imagine that our lot in life will continue to improve, perhaps even thinking that our worst problems are finally behind us. If Elijah thought that way, no wonder for he "was a man with feelings like ours." (James 5:17) Actually, though, Elijah's problems were far from over. In fact, within hours Elijah would be so fearful, so low in spirits, that he would wish to die. What happened, and how did Jehovah help his prophet to renew his faith and his courage? Let us see.

Next time: CHAPTER TWELVE/He Took Comfort in His God - An Unexpected Turn of Events

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