Give No Room for the Enemy’s Threat

Devotional Reading: Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So may the gods do to me and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by this time tomorrow.” 1 Kings 19:2 ESV

The greatest attacks often come right after the greatest victories. In this story, Elijah had just had one of the greatest victories of his ministry. In 1 Kings 18, it shows that Elijah had come face to face with the prophets of Baal, and God had shown up in a mighty way. Immediately after, Jezebel sends Elijah a death threat. When you look at this story, you see that Jezebel didn’t show up to kill Elijah herself – she sent a messenger to deliver a threat.

In our lives, we’re inundated with messengers – the news, peers, etc. The enemy knows how to strategically send messengers of fear, doubt, and hopelessness that can make the threat of trouble feel overwhelming, usually right after you take a step towards God. The enemy’s goal is to threaten you with his messengers so you will give up on what God wants to do in your life.

It’s important who and what you listen to because you will draw conclusions about your future based on the voices that you allow in your life. Jezebel didn’t have the authority to take Elijah out; all she had was the message. She evoked fear in Elijah and used it to cause him to take himself out. No matter what messengers are saying, believe God’s word over your life and reject everything else.

You are chosen by God, and He is working on your behalf. Don’t let the enemy’s messengers get you to stop running after God’s call.

Prayer and Confession
From today, I am conscious of what I listen to and what I allow around me that may cause me to doubt God’s promises for my life in Jesus name.

Further Reading: 1Kings 19:1-5