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The Roller Coaster
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After many days, Yahweh's word came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, 'Go, show yourself to Ahab; and I will send rain on the earth.' 1 Kings 18:1 WEB.
Some friends once pulled me onto a really high roller coaster with them. We waited for everyone to get on board and get locked in, then the ride operator started it up. The coaster slowly rattled and climbed up the rails. After a pretty long wait, it finally crossed the crest of the hill, and the ride began. It was all reasonably mundane until we crossed the top of that hill. Then it started, and oh my'hang on!
Elijah waited for three years. Praying, waiting, and then waiting some more. He stayed by a brook Cherith for a while. Then he stayed with a poor widow in Zarephath. There was not a lot going on. But within hours of the Lord speaking this scripture to him, Elijah had a showdown with 850 false prophets (1 Kings 18:19). He prayed and caused a stream of fire to come down from heaven. His prayer caused it to rain when it had not for three years, and then he outran a chariot back to town while he was on foot. His actions turned Israel to the Lord for a season. I think Elijah had crossed the top of the hill and was hanging on, just trying to keep up with God at that point.
Don't give up on God during the slow hill climb. When His plan finally comes together, things can move very quickly. You can be racing just to stay up with Him. The roller coaster climbs the hill slowly but when God says, "Now is the time," hang on for the ride is about to begin.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for being there for me. Though it comes slow, I know that it is coming and that You have plans for me. Please guide me and teach me along the way, in the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." (2 Chron 7:14) ~ If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network> You can subscribe to our daily devotional here <
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Amen. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Amen
Amen, Thank You God
My wife Sue is on this roller coaster.Her knee replacement surgery is still giving her pain. Please Jesus heal her and remove the pain.Thank you Jesus. Amen
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In Jesus name I ask, Amen.
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Thank you Pastor for reminding us that we are not alone.
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In jesus name amen
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Amen thank you Jesus for all you do for me
Amen! Thank You Lord!
In Jesus name I ask this,Amen.
Heavenly Father thank You for all You do for us, we know that Your will be done even though the ride would not be easy. Give us the strength to keep the fight always remembering that we trust in You. In the name of Your Son Jesus Christ we pray, Amen. We thank You for Lord for Your forgiveness and care.
Great devotional testimony Pastor, may God bless you and Sylvia.
Amen. Lord please guide me and teach me in Jesus Name
Your will be done, Father. Amen!
I'm hanging on Lord. Amen
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Yes Lord Jesus, thank you and amen
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