(1Ki 18:46) And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel. (1Ki 19:1-4) And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword. Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this time. And when he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which belongeth to Judah, and left his servant there. But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers.

I.The rapid DECLINE of spiritualty

(1Ki 18:46) And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel. (1Ki 19:1-2) And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword. Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this time.

Matt. 16 (Peter)

Exodus 32 (Moses)

I.The rapid DECLINE of spiritualty II.The DENIAL of the hand of God

(1Ki 19:1-2) And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword. Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this time.

(Col 1:27) To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

I.The rapid DECLINE of spiritualty II.The DENIAL of the hand of God III. The DIRECTION of the prophet’s sight

(1Ki 19:3) And when he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which belongeth to Judah, and left his servant there.

evidence of things not seen (Heb 11:1) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. but having seen them afar off (Heb 11:13) These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

Behold not be afraid (Isa 12:2) Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace (Isa 26:3) Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

(2Ki 6:16) And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. (2Ki 6:17) And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.

I.The rapid DECLINE of spiritualty II.The DENIAL of the hand of God III. The DIRECTION of the prophet’s sight IV. The DESPAIR of the flesh driven prophet

(1Ki 19:3-4) And when he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which belongeth to Judah, and left his servant there. But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers.

MT. Carmel Jezreel Beer Sheba 90 miles

kill me, I pray thee (Num 11:14-15) I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me. And if thou deal thus with me, kill me, I pray thee, out of hand, if I have found favour in thy sight; and let me not see my wretchedness.

(Jon 4:3) Therefore now, O LORD, take, I beseech thee, my life from me; for it is better for me to die than to live. (Psa 55:6-7) And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest. Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.

(Php 1:21) For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. (Php 1:22) But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. (Php 1:23) For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

(2Co 5:8) We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.