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.
(1 Kings 19:10) My love for you consumes me
Elijah had just experienced two great spiritual victories but still fled in terror and abandoned his duty. God asked him twice, "What are you doing here?" Similarly, we can also find ourselves in the wrong place despite feeling close to God. We need to trust in His direction and be willing to be relocated for His glory. Our love for Him should consume us and guide us to obedience. When we feel weak or fearful, God will be by our side and speak to us in a soft whisper. We should strive to be in the exact place where His glory is the only thing that counts.
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