When Fear sets In

Ahab told Jezebel everything that Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods punish me and do so severely if I don’t make your life like the life of one of them by this time tomorrow!”

1 Kings 19:1-2 (HCSB)

Have you ever been bold and courageous as a Christ follower and then fear set in? I have and probably you have and Elijah certainly did. Elijah follows God, acts boldly, is extremely courageous and then is threatened by a godless queen.

By the way, do you notice who has the real power here? Elijah acts with divine power and strength. Jezebel can only threaten in her own strength. She even vows by "the gods" whom Elijah just proved were no gods at all. And yet we see Elijah react in fear.

Well here is the point for today's lesson. We all fear from time to time. Even Elijah had a shaking in his socks experience. So don't beat yourself up but do turn back quickly to the God who has the power to work mightily through His Christ Followers.