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Drought prepares us for what is to come

Awilda Gonzalez

(Audio: Spanish)

SUMMARY: In First Kings 17, Elijah prophesies a drought in Israel because the people have turned away from God and are worshipping pagan gods. Elijah's prophetic word is based on his faith in the living God, and he serves as a reminder to the people that Jehovah is their God. As Christians, we also experience different circumstances and experiences that can be like a drought, but we must learn to process them in a way that prepares us for what God has next for us. We must maintain our faith and believe in the living God who is always present with us. Our service to God should be based on who He is and our relationship with Him.

The passage discusses Elijah being in the presence of God and communicating God's word. The word he proclaims is one of judgment, announcing a drought due to the people's disobedience. In times of drought, we are called to hide in God and trust in His sovereign care. God will provide what we need, even in the midst of drought. Elijah was instructed to drink from the stream and was provided with food by the ravens, which is a miracle from God. God uses whoever he wants to bless and provide for us.

In the story of Elijah, God provides for him through a stream and ravens who bring him food. This shows that God can use anything or anyone to provide for us. We must obey God's instructions and go where He leads us, even if it seems illogical. Each experience in our lives prepares us for what God has next for us. We must maintain our faith in God even in times of drought or difficulty. Obedience and faith are linked, and we must grow in both to see God's fulfillment in our lives.

The sermon discusses the biblical story of Elijah and relates it to the experiences of individuals and the church as a whole. The focus is on the lessons learned during times of drought or hardship, and how these experiences prepare us for what's next. The sermon encourages listeners to maintain faith and obedience, and to trust that God will fulfill his promises. The ultimate message is one of hope and blessing for the future.

Let's go to Scripture. We are going to locate ourselves in First Kings, Chapter 17. First Kings, chapter 17, Verse 1 to 7. And we are going to be looking at a passage from the Scriptures that tells us about the person of Elijah as God speaks to him, as God speaks to him. use and we will be dealing with the theme: the drought prepares us for what is to come.

First Kings 17 and we're going to be reading Verse 1 initially. There with your Bible open, stay there, we're going to pray and then we read the verse.

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