The Lord is God!

How wonderful a Godly leader is! A leader that follows Christ has the ability to inspire and unite us in a common direction.

Take Elijah. I Kings 18 tells a story we all know. Elijah was commanded by God to go and face King Ahab. Ahab considered him a troublemaker and a rabble-rouser. The king asked him, Is it you, you disturber of Israel? (verse 17) Notice Elijah's response. It is not I who disturb Israel . . . but you and your family, by forsaking the commands of the LORD and following the Baals (verse 18).

Elijah was unpopular because he stood for what God had spoke to him. And he led the people in the way God instructed him. It was something he seemed born to do. His very name meant "God is Jehovah (the Lord)." You know the story from here. Elijah challenged the king and the prophets of Baal on the mountain. The one that answered by fire would be the one true God. Baal of course did nothing. God moved in an incredible way. Notice the response of the people. The LORD is God! The LORD is God!

Thank you God for the wonderful leaders you have given us to teach and encourage us in our walks.

Darrell Baty