Daily Devotion - August 22, 2024
God is at work for you.
David Wilkerson.
Listen immediately.
Do you think God would just stand by and let the devil have his way with you? If God does not take action when you need him, then he is nothing but the false god Baal.
In 1 Kings, Elijah had a showdown with the prophets of Baal at Mount Carmel, where an altar was built. The test was to show that the God who answers prayers is the true God! Elijah prayed for fire to come down supernaturally on the sacrifice he placed on the altar and it indeed happened.
However, before Elijah's prayer was answered, the prophets of Baal shouted, cried and begged from morning till noon for their god to respond. "So they took the bull which was given them, and they prepared it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even till noon, saying, 'O Baal, hear us!' But there was no voice; no one answered. . . ." (1 Kings 18:26, NKJV).
Elijah mocked the false prophets, saying, "Cry aloud, for he is a god; either he is meditating, or he is busy, or he is on a journey, or perhaps he is sleeping and must be awakened." (1 Kings 18:27) Elijah said, "Where is your god? Is he on vacation? Is he sleeping? He must be out for a walk."
If God does not answer our prayers, we will mock Him in the same way. You see, when we pray, His honor is at stake, and He will not be mocked for not responding. The Bible says: "He will not let your foot slip; he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep." (Psalm 121:3-4) Our God is always awake, attentive to all our needs. "Those who pursue evil schemes are near, but they are far from your law. You are near, Lord, and all your commands are true." (Psalm 119:150-151)
The glory and truth in this passage can change your life, bringing you peace and unprecedented tranquility. Once you understand the truth that God is always with you, loving you, and by your side, all fears and anxieties will disappear.
DAILY DEVOTIONAL – August 22, 2024
God Acts on Your Behalf
By David Wilkerson
Listen Now
Do you think the Lord is going to sit by passively and let the devil do to you what he pleases? If God didn’t act on your behalf when you needed him, he would be nothing more than the false god Baal.
In 1 Kings, Elijah has a showdown with the prophets of Baal at Mount Carmel, where an altar was built. The test was that the god who answers prayer will be God! Elijah prayed that fire would fall supernaturally on the sacrifice he laid on the altar, and that is exactly what happened.
Before Elijah’s prayer was answered, the prophets of Baal danced from morning until noon, crying out, begging, and pleading with their god to respond. They took the bull given to them, prepared it, and called upon the name of Baal from morning till noon, saying, ‘O Baal, hear us!’ But there was no voice; no one answered… (1 Kings 18:26, NKJV).
Elijah mocked the false prophets by saying, “Cry aloud, for he is a god; either he is meditating, or he is busy, or he is on a journey, or perhaps he is sleeping and must be awakened” (1 Kings 18:27). Elijah was questioning, “Where is your god? Is he on vacation? Is he sleeping? He must be out walking somewhere.”
We could mock God if He did not answer when we prayed. His honor is at stake when we pray, and He will not be mocked for not answering. The Bible says: “He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep” (Psalm 121:3-4). Our God is awake at all times and attentive to our every need. “Those who follow after wickedness draw near; they are far from Your law. You are near, O Lord, and all Your commandments are truth” (Psalm 119:150-151).
The glorious truth in this passage can change your life, bringing you peace and giving you rest beyond anything you have yet experienced. Once you understand the truth of God’s constant nearness to you, that He loves you and is continually near you, all fear and anxiety must go.