be quiet and come

Continuation of the theme...

"Elijah's Final Exam" {IKings17:17-24}
* Context & Atmosphere
- Humbling exp for Elij: testing & reliance on God alone
* Widow's Anger (v.18)
- Aroused guilty conscience
* Elij Faith/Prayer (v.19-21)
- Initial calmness reveals faith (no argue; no loss of coolness)
- Where's your quiet room to meet w/ God?
- Note: Up to now, no resurrection in OT, no precedent (reliance on Him not history)
* Elij Response (v.23): no credit-taking
* Widow's response (v.24): Acknowledges Him in situation
* Apps:
- Calmness & Contentment
- Gentleness & Self-control
- Undiminished faith
- Humility