THE MOUNTAIN OF VICTORY TO THE MOUNTAIN OF DISCOURAGEMENT

9-8-24  Part 2

Text:  1 Kings 19:13-14

Intro: In 1Kings 19, strange events unfold in Elijah’s life. On Mount Carmel, in a showdown, the false prophets were killed, and the rain fell. Jezebel swears to kill him. Elijah, full of pride ran to the wilderness and prayed to die. Then went to Mount Horeb to seek a word from the Lord.

1.  IT INVOLVED A NEW COMMISSION  (1Ki.19:15-17)

            "What are you doing here, Elijah?"

A) A Commission of Promise - Elijah is told to anoint 2 kings and a prophet.  The Lord is faithful, He will forgive and He will use you again.

B) A Commission of Peace - This meant that Ahab’s reign will be coming to an end. God's promise to Elijah that he will outlast his battles!

2. IT INVOLVED A NEW COMFORT (1Ki.19:18) 

A) The Comfort of A Kindred Spirit - There are others who will stand with him. He is given hope and encouragement. (Heb. 4:15-16)

B)  The Comfort Of A Knowledgeable Savior- Elijah is reminded again that he is serving a big God. God knew all about him, his problems, his enemies and where the solutions were. God knows where you are, and He knows what is happening in your life. ( 15:3) (Heb. 4:13)

3.  IT INVOLVED A NEW COMPANION   (1 Ki.19:19-21)

A)  They Enjoyed Fellowship - God gave him a man who was like minded. These were men who could fellowship together.

B).  They Enjoyed Friendship - God knew that the burdens Elijah carried were too heavy for him to bear alone, so He gave him a friend.

Prov. 27:17 says, "Iron sharpens iron; so a friend sharpens a friend."

One of the true marks of a friend is that he is there…when there is every reason for him not to be, when to be there is sacrificially costly.

Prov. 17:17 puts it, "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity."  Pro. 18:24, "A man that has friends must shew himself friendly" {KJV})