02/12/2023
E-Nugget for Today
Verse of the Day:
“There he went into a cave and spent the night. And the word of the LORD came to him: ‘What are you doing here, Elijah?’ ” (1 Kings 19:9)
Have you had those days or seasons when you had a lot of momentum in life, like during festive days or when you worked on something significant and completed it and then you suddenly felt drained or depleted?
Here, similarly, we see Elijah going into a cave, after he has experienced a miraculous victory in defeating the prophets of Baal at Mount Carmel.
Now, Jezebel’s threat on his life is something he can’t take any more and he caves into his feelings of fatigue, fear and self-pity.
An angel wakes him up and gives him some bread and water that strengthens him for the long journey ahead. During these times we too may need to take care of ourselves physically and get some rest if we can and also let the Word of God minister to our hearts.
Once the Lord had taken care of Elijah’s immediate needs and given him some time to be refreshed in body, He asks him this pointed question, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”
Elijah has lost his sense of purpose in life and forgotten his destiny and calling as a prophet. The Lord repeats this question till Elijah sees that he is running away from his God-given role in life.
If you and I are also beginning to forget or waver about God’s calling and His purposes for our life, the Lord reminds us to refocus on Him.
If you are drifting in a different direction to your destiny in life or if you aren't where you should be or if you feel lost or directionless, God asks you gently, “What are you doing here, …………....?"
Dear friend, shall we, like Elijah, respond to God's still small voice and surrender ourselves to Him, as He refreshes us, to fulfill His plans and purposes for our life?
The Lord knows all our needs and provides!
(Written by Vanaja Jesudian)
