I Kings 19:9 “There he came to a cave, where he spent the night. But the Lord said to him “What are you doing here Elijah?”

 

Elijah was a courageous prophet, full of faith. He prophesied there would be no rain for 3 1/2 years and so it was. God sustained Elijah by a running brook (Cherith), and ravens that brought him bread and meat twice a day. God used him to miraculously save a woman and her son. He confronted 450 prophets of Baal with a dramatic ‘duel of the True God!’ The answer came as fire comes out of the night sky and favors Elijah’s prayer.

 

Now we see Elijah in a cave, fearful and depressed. Have you ever done great things in your past only to find yourself in a cave of depression? Do you feel no one understands? Do you feel the best part of your life is in the past? Here’s what God said “What are you doing here Elijah?” Elijah’s response was very revealing: “I am the only one that’s serving you!” God said “I have 7,000 other prophets just like you who have not bent their knee to Baal.”

 

If you’re in a cave of depression, know this, God is on your side. Listen to His still small voice. You have more for you than you have against you. The best part of your life is still ahead of you. Read II Kings 2 to find out the greatest event that took place in Elijah’s life.