Our Daily Bread Devotional for 10th November 2021 | You’re Not Alone
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OUR DAILY BREAD 10TH NOVEMBER 2021 DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: YOU’RE NOT ALONE
Bible in a Year: Jeremiah 48–49; Hebrews 7
Key Verse: “I reserve seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed down to Baal.” 1 Kings 19:18
Today’s Scripture: 1 Kings 19:8–11, 15–18
Our Daily Bread 10th November 2021 ODB Devotional | Insight
As we look at the story of Elijah’s flight from the threats of Jezebel (1 Kings 19:1–9), we see similarities to Moses’ experiences. Just like Moses, Elijah fled from a ruler who intended to kill him (Exodus 2:15; 1 Kings 19:3). Elijah spent forty days journeying to Horeb, the mountain of God (also known as Mount Sinai), and Moses spent forty days on the same mountain (1 Kings 19:8; Exodus 24:18; 34:28). Both prophets met God there on Mount Horeb (1 Kings 19:11; Exodus 24:12–18). When Elijah arrived, he covered his face with his garment, protecting himself (1 Kings 19:13), similar to Moses’ being protected by the rock as God passed by (Exodus 33:21–22). The NIV Application Commentary notes: “The narrative intentionally makes Elijah a prophet like Moses.”
Our Daily Bread for 10th November 2021 | Today’s Devotions | Message:
“So great to see you!” “You, too!” “So glad you’re here!” The greetings were warm and welcoming. Members of a ministry in Southern California gathered online before their evening program. As their speaker, calling in from Colorado, I watched silently as the others gathered on the video call. As an introvert and not knowing anyone, I felt like a social outsider. Then suddenly, a screen opened and there was my pastor. Then another screen opened. A longtime church friend was joining the call, too. Seeing them, I no longer felt alone. God, it seemed, had sent support.
Elijah wasn’t alone either, despite feeling like “the only [prophet] left” after fleeing the wrath of Jezebel and Ahab (1 Kings 19:10). Journeying through desert wilderness for forty days and forty nights, Elijah hid in a cave on Mount Horeb. But God called him back into service, telling him, “Go back the way you came, and go to the Desert of Damascus. When you get there, anoint Hazael king over Aram. Also, anoint Jehu son of Nimshi king over Israel, and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to succeed you as prophet” (vv. 15–16).
God then assured him, “Yet I reserve seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed down to Baal and whose mouths have not kissed him” (v. 18). As Elijah learned, while serving God we don’t serve alone. As God brings help, we’ll serve together. By: Patricia Raybon
Reflect: What support has God recently sent when you were serving Him? Whom could you invite to serve with you to grow your ministry impact for God?
Prayer: Dear God, when I feel alone while serving You, remind me that others are with me as we joyfully serve.
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