“May God give you heaven’s dew and earth’s richness—an abundance of grain and new wine” (Gen. 27:28).

For Encouragement

God’s victorious prophet on the run?

Sullen-faced and tired, with his body drenched with profuse perspiration, Elijah was running from wicked Jezebel, who had threatened his life. Nobody escapes her fury. And he would not be the first. She was breathing fire over the loss of all her trusted lieutenants in a confrontation she thought they would win. Unfortunately, Baal could not show up (1 Kings 18:29). But the God of heaven did, and extraordinarily (38).

Elijah hoped the defeat of Baal would hush Jezebel. But no! She was not that kind of woman. Jezebel lived and breathed fire. Every Confrontation was her delight, and she picked this one cleverly.

 “May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow, I do not make your life like that of one of them” (19:2).

Elijah ran for his life (v.3).

How true it is for us all. After all that God has revealed to us by His mighty power in Christ Jesus, and through us, we run when threatened. How soon we forget, and how vulnerable at the height of success!

“I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors” (vv.4-5).

How interesting and comical! The man who was running from death, asking God to kill him?

Thank God He hears the cry of our hearts and not our mouths. “Lord, save me, for I’m tired, burned out, and afraid for my life.” God opened the treasury of His bounty and poured heaven’s dew on His battle-weary and frightened prophet, refreshing and strengthening him for the real journey of his life—the long journey to the Mountain of God (vv.6-9).

Is that your story today? Tired and afraid, beaten down, and trodden by many cares and burdens of this wicked world?

Thank God for heaven’s dew that graciously refreshes His battle-weary children when we are completely down and out. Let it renew His word. Embrace the kindness of friends and family to strengthen and refocus you in the race before you. Run it well with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength for the reward before you.

So, may the Lord give you heaven’s dew and earth’s richness to refresh and to make you fruitful. And may you stand in the power and authority of our Christ and prevail against everything that revolts against you. Amen!