1 Kings 19:1-18

In his classic work, Lectures to My Students, C.H. Spurgeon had a chapter entitled “The Minister’s Fainting Fits”. He speaks of the fact that many of God servants have had times of discouragement or depression. Apparently, it is a part and parcel of the work to which they have been called. David experienced such times in the lowlands. The apostle Paul came to a place where he despaired even of life itself. Today we see Elijah in his moment of despondency.

After a supreme victory at Mount Carmel against the prophets of Baal, and an end to the drought of three and a half years, Elijah should have been riding high. But when Jezebel threatened to kill him by the next day, his heart gave way to fear, and he ran for his life.

“And he prayed that he might die, and said, ‘It is enough! Now, LORD, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers!’” (1 Kings 19:4, NKJV)

Have you ever come to that place where you feel so overwhelmed that you want to quit? Some go down this dark hole so far that they consider taking their own life. A few of these actually go through with it.

But God knew exactly what Elijah needed. He did not condemn Elijah for having a “fainting fit”. Rather, he gave Elijah what he needed: food, sleep, helpers, and above all, the still, small voice of His Word.

In the podcast today, try to observe all the ways the LORD met Elijah where he was at and comforted him. He will do the same for you if you will come to Him just the way you are.