1 Kings 19:10 And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.

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1 Kings 19:14 And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.

In verses 11, 12, and 13 is those wonderful verses telling us where we will not find God and where we will find God. Read that for yourself but I do not want to distract you from this opportunity for human connection.

Being in the presence of God did not change how Elijah felt.

I find that very interesting. While I have been seeking to be in His presence in order to eradicate myself from my emotional turmoil, I discover that being in His presence does not change my feelings. Did I seek God for the wrong reasons? We are supposed to bring our supplications before the Lord.

In the following verses God instructs Elijah to “Go”! Perhaps I should have asked what God wanted of me, rather than seeking relief.

I find the last instruction to be most enlightening in my present condition.

Verse 16 paraphrased “Anoint Elisha to take your place”.

This ministry is large than me and will continue after I am gone.