Do you ever feel like you are deprived of rest? In 1 Kings we read about a prophet named Elijah who was having a breakdown because Jezebel had threatened his life. Elijah fled into the desert, and this is what happened:
"And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat. And he looked, and, behold, there was a cake baken on the coals, and a cruse of water at his head. And he did eat and drink, and laid him down again." 1 Kings 19:5-6
God knew that Elijah was weak because of his lack of sleep and nourishment. We often expect God to operate in super-miraculous ways, but He is often very practical. God sent an angel to put Elijah to sleep and feed him. Basic human needs were lacking and God slowed Elijah down long enough to get him back on track.
We are no different from Elijah. Our lives are overwhelmed with responsibilities and commitments, all while we are fighting for the Kingdom of God here on earth. Let's not forget how God got Elijah back on track when he was having a meltdown! If it worked for Elijah we can be sure it will work for us!
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