Before Ahab even has a chance to lay claim to Naboth’s vineyard God sends Elijah. Ahab is caught short again in sin and his punishment is severe. Before I started reading this section I was wondering how long it was between Naboth’s murder and Ahab being called out for his sin. After reading I see […]
Ahab wants what he isn’t entitled to and he is loath to take “No” for an answer. He throws a tantrum that stirs Jezebel to action. She takes what he wants by force and deceit. This story reminds me of another story about a king who wanted something that belonged to someone else. That king […]
Elijah told God how he was feeling; overworked and under appreciated by the people. So God appointed his relief team; Elisha. I am forever getting these two men’s names mixed up. I have learned to google the story points and see which name comes up in my search. After our time with them I MIGHT […]
Elijah has had enough. He expected sweet victory but he got sour grapes instead. Jezebel is trying to kill him and he wants to give up and die. But God is not done with him yet. Have you ever bought a beautiful bag of grapes, got it home, and ate one only to find out […]
Ahab tells Jezebel the results of the showdown between her prophets and Elijah. And she is NOT happy with the result. I wanted to title this blog Sore Losers & Sour Grapes because Jezebel isn’t the only one who has a problem with the final outcome. Elijah is ready to give up and die, right […]