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May 25, 2016

Kevin M. Watson   |   Read 1 Kings 18:20-21

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1 Kings 18:20-21

20 Ahab sent the message to all the Israelites. He gathered the prophets at Mount Carmel. 21 Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you hobble back and forth between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow God. If Baal is God, follow Baal.” The people gave no answer.

Unless otherwise indicated, scripture quotations are from the Common English Bible. Copyright © 2011 Common English Bible. Used by permission.

God often shows up when we least expect it. Samaria, the setting for today’s reading, has been in the midst of severe famine. Matters have become so desperate that King Ahab and Obadiah, the manager of his palace, scour the land for enough grass to keep their horses and mules...

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God, prevent our wavering between two opinions. Embolden us to declare that you are God, follow you with every part of our lives, and worship you with our hearts, minds, and actions. Amen.


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