(Rhode Island) Daffodils photographed after a huge Nor’easter stuck around like a tedious dinner guest. A lot of the storms in life pass by with a lot of noise and the earth has been watered, ready for the season. Just as Elijah discovered that the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountain, after there was a the sound of a low whisper, the Lord making plans of hope for His people. 1 Kings 19:9-18
Psalm 29
Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name; worship the Lord in holy splendor. The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord, over mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars; the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon. He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox. The voice of the Lord flashes forth flames of fire. The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness; the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. The voice of the Lord causes the oaks to whirl, and strips the forest bare; and in his temple all say, "Glory!" The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord sits enthroned as king forever. May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace!
Elijah, in the 19th chapter of 1 Kings, is afraid because he has challenged a corrupt religious authority of Baal ministers, the corrupt king & queen of Israel and God has triumphed mightily. Elijah hears the word of God and looks for the Lord to confirm His word again. The Lord is a merciful Father and He demonstrates His power to Elijah. Elijah has done what we all have done, put God in a box and asked for a demonstration that would please us. Elijah has a demonstration of the power of God again, while Elijah attempts to put his own information on God's signs, but God the Father again speaks His word to Elijah to reassure him that Elijah understood correctly and He brings a message of hope to all of His people.
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