1 Kings 19:4 English Standard Version (ESV) But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness and came and sat down under a broom tree. And he asked that he might die, saying, “It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life, for I am no better than my fathers.”

Read 1 Kings 18 to understand all that Elijah had done in obedience to the Lord. It is that great demonstration of God revealing Himself to be the One True God. Here in this chapter Elijah has heard Jezebel’s threat to kill Elijah because he had killed all the prophets of Baal. Elijah has run away and hid himself. Now Elijah confesses to God that he is no better than those who came before him.

We all come to a point of seeing ourselves as human. As much as we might have heard and done to obey God, to glorify God, and try our hardest to be all that God has made us to become, we are still human. When our lives are threatened by circumstances beyond our control, whether it be by natural causes or manmade threats, we want to live.

If this great prophet Elijah felt like running away, why should I assume that I am any better? A man I am.

My God is wonderful beyond belief. His mercies are new every morning even if I do not remember. I am human. My God is my shield and protector even if I fear the moment. I am human. I am a changed man because of my God even if others do not see it. I am human.

All Israel saw God at Mount Carmel and that Elijah was His prophet. None of those men and women saw Elijah run and hide in fear. Perhaps they should have. All the fame and notoriety associated with being God’s prophet would have died. The glory would be to God. Elijah was human.

To God be the glory.