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1 Kings 18:41 · KJV

"And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain."

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Passage Context

39And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces: and they said, The LORD, he is the God; the LORD, he is the God.
40And Elijah said unto them, Take the prophets of Baal; let not one of them escape. And they took them: and Elijah brought them down to the brook Kishon, and slew them there.
41And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain.
42So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees,
43And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went up, and looked, and said, There is nothing. And he said, Go again seven times.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do I respond to God's promises in my life?

2

What does it mean for me to prepare for blessings?

3

When have I experienced a change after a period of waiting?

Life Application

hope

I can find hope in God's promises, even during dry seasons.

preparation

I should actively prepare for the blessings God has in store for me.

People in This Verse

AhabOT

Ahab was the king of Israel known for his marriage to Jezebel and for leading Israel into idolatry. His reign was marked by conflict with the prophets of Yahweh.

First appearance: 1 Kings 16:30

ElijahBoth

A prophet known for his fervent prayers and miracles, Elijah confronted idolatry in Israel and was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind.

First appearance: 1 Kings 17:1

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