Separation Anxiety
Today's Verse
"Then said Elijah unto the people, I, even I only, remain a prophet of the Lord; but Baal's prophets are four hundred and fifty men." – 1 Kings 18:22
Due to persecution, the prophet Elijah was separated from the rest of the world. Though a strong man of God, Elijah's weaknesses were revealed in this trouble, and are an example to us of how to respond when we are separated from the rest of the world by God. First, separation should draw us unto the Savior, not into self-pity. Elijah was in a prime position for remarkable spiritual fellowship with God, but instead he was focused on the pain of persecution. Second, we must understand that separation is an act of God's providence in our relationships. Though Elijah seems to treat his separation as though it was a punishment for his actions; God wants us to know that separation is His way of moving us from situations that do us spiritual or bodily harm. And finally, we must remember God's ultimate purpose and promise to the church when we are separated. Elijah forgot God's promise to always leave a remnant of Godly seed upon the Earth, and lost sight of the necessary persecutions that would prepare the world for the Savior. Learn from Elijah and do not become anxious over separation.
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