-Message " Don't Give Up "

DO NOT GIVE UP! (God Has a Plan) “But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a broom tree. And he prayed that he might die, and said, “It is enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers!” - 1 Kings 19:4 This is Elijah the major Prophet and Patriarch praying for death to come to him because of the pressures of life. In the previous chapter, he had called down fire from heaven, fought a major battle and killed over 800 false prophets, and then ended three and half years of drought by the declaration of his mouth. Now he had just received death threats from a major principality in the form of Jezebel which caused him to despair. A combination of all these things had left him worn out and tired to the point that he wanted to give up on life! Elijah was a great man of God through whom mighty miracles had been performed. Yet, that did not exempt him from feeling emotional pain and tiredness. Often times in my line of work, I have experienced this tiredness and emotional drainage and I know this is not unique to Pastors. Doctors, Lawyers, Business people, Market traders, and even students have all experienced this. You may even be going through it as we speak; an incredible weight on your shoulder that doesn’t seem shakable. But the good news is God has a plan; He always does! David declared; “I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.” (Psalm 37:25). David could confidently say this because he had seen enough evidence of the presence of God. Today I join with David and I say to you, do not give up! God will never leave you nor forsake you. Throughout the week, I’ll be sharing with you how and why God will come through for you. You are blessed and highly favoured.