Since Nike is so assured about the dominance of Lebron James on the basketball court, they boldly declare that all spectators are witnesses.
God is greater than Lebron James! Elijah was a man who knew God is Almighty.
22 Then Elijah said to them, "I am the only one of the LORD's prophets left, but Baal has four hundred and fifty prophets. 23 Get two bulls for us. Let them choose one for themselves, and let them cut it into pieces and put it on the wood but not set fire to it. I will prepare the other bull and put it on the wood but not set fire to it. 24 Then you call on the name of your god, and I will call on the name of the LORD. The god who answers by fire—he is God." 1 Kings 18:22-24
36 At the time of sacrifice, the prophet Elijah stepped forward and prayed: "O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, let it be known today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things at your command. 37 Answer me, O LORD, answer me, so these people will know that you, O LORD, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again." 1 Kings 18:36-37
When we know God is God it keeps us from wavering between two opinions. As a result, our faith is strong because we are secure in our identity in Christ, and sure about our knowledge of God.
Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see (Hebrews 11:1). Elijah was convinced that the God he served was the LORD. His was so confident that he challenged the prophets of Baal to a contest to see whose God was Lord. He had no doubt that his God was the Almighty One.
Our confidence in God should produce in us a bold witness.
Proverbs 28:1 says, “The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.” Jesus has saved his people, and sent them into the world to be light for those who live in darkness (Ephesians 5:8-11). Christians are never supposed to flee from problems, or shrink back from those who deny the truth of Christ. God commands us to stand strong and courageous as we go forth in all the earth making disciples of Jesus.
Are you a bold witness?
1 comment:
With the sport of basketball at an all time high. It is easy to see why the news outlets proclaim LeBron James as a god. Many seem to have great confidence in this man. He is such a consistant producer on the court that his fans rely on him for results, and they do so without a doubt in their minds (faith).
If it is so easy to put our trust in an athlete, then what about our God? I agree with you. Our confidence in God should be so consistent that it produces results in our lives (without question). But it is interesting how so many Christians can have a bump in the road of their lives, and their confidence in God is not even evident;no spiritual reflexes.
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