We are getting into a groove with our Breakfast Club ministry to the homeless on Saturday morning. Thanks to Pam, Angie, Lee, Rodney and Janet for serving and loving those who came last week. The relationship component is coming together. The ministry team gathers at 7:00, Breakfast at 7:30, Bible Study at 8:15, ministry time continues after that.
Breakfast Club Devotion #2
Did you know the prophet Elijah dealt with depression? Having just gone through a dramatic spiritual experience confronting the false prophets of Baal, Elijah came under a threat from the Queen and feared for his life. His fear and flight took him into the desert, and he prayed that he might die. Later he went without food and hid in a cave and expressed the thought that he was the only one zealous for God.
Feelings of extreme discouragement may seem unreasonable, but when someone is under a cloud it is very real. Did this happen to Elijah at other times? Perhaps, and we know that many other biblical characters went through times of great difficulty – it is a part of life. It is important for us be aware of the reality of depression and to reach out to others in love and not trivialize their feelings or offer simplistic spiritual answers.
In the cave Elijah encountered God in a still small voice. Eventually he was able to regain his strength and resume his ministry. Let’s pray that God can use us to be a still small voice to the hurting.
1 Kings 19
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