WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT

​It is necessary to make mention of the Prophet Elijah for a moment. The Lord Jesus Christ (The Word) used Elijah to work some miracles and wonders during a time where there was a famine, there was much corruption, and there was spiritual wickedness in high places. Jezebel had commanded that the true prophets of the Most High be put to death. They had erected alters to make sacrifices unto idol gods and they ate food at her table which had been sacrificed unto idols. Though these things appeared to be natural these situations are spiritual. Spiritually many of us are dealing with famine. It seems like there is not much spiritual growth and abundance, but there is just enough to get by. The government is corrupt and the true men and women of God are being persecuted for their beliefs of righteousness. The truth is being eliminated. People would rather believe a lie. They heaped their own teachers and put people in place who will create and change laws that will be beneficial to those operating in covetous practices. The Lord Jesus Christ is still there beholding the good as well as the evil. You may have heard about Elijah several occasions. However, during that time where such wickedness was taking its course. Elijah had much power and authority given by God. Oftentimes, instead of using that authority he ran. Obadiah the Prophet took the time to gather the true prophets and give them food and shelter. We don’t hear so much about Obadiah working miracles the way that Elijah did but he was a man who loved the Lord. He loved life and he cared enough for his brothers and sisters in the spiritual battlefield to cover them and help preserve their life while in survival mode. His role seemed so little compared to Elijah, but he was used to do a lot more because he didn’t run. He focused on what was right in front of him. People who were true believers needed help. Elijah had more Holy Ghost power ,but used it to save his own life. He called down fire and destroyed captains of fifty on several occasions. He also destroyed several people when he thought his life was in danger. However, when you compare how many people he destroyed to the amount of people that he healed, delivered, or set free during that time period requires some consideration. It is needful to mention these to you because during these times where the enemy is approaching with fear and intimidation the true saints of God are reluctant to walk worthy of their calling because they have allowed the enemy to convince them that what the Lord has already given them is not enough. The Holy Spirit is not enough. The gifts and talents are not enough. The job is not enough. They need more when in fact Obadiah did more with less and he had given his whole heart to do the will and purpose of the Lord. Moses had no clue what the Lord was going to do, However, when he got to the sea with enemies heavily approaching; he simply took what he did have and put one foot forward and the faith moved God. It wasn’t about how many people, or how much power, or even the anointing, but about expectation for what the Lord was willing to do because of the obedience to trust him. One will chase a thousand. Fear not neither be discouraged. Despise not small beginnings or allow intimidation to have you think its nothing you’re doing. Be faithful over a few things and the Lord will make you ruler over many. For those who do not have the Spirit you must seek him for the Holy Spirit to keep you and hide you. Those who do have the Spirit must be obedient and yield. Quench not the spirit. Grieve not the Spirit of God. Go forth and walk in your calling. Allow his spirit to do the work. Be not weary in welling doing. You shall reap if your faint not. See 1 Kings 17.