There are several conditions experienced by the prophet Elijah, namely:
a). He was exhausted, tired body after a long journey, forty days and forty nights to the mountain of God, namely Mount Horeb. * Courtesy of PelitaHidup.com "Then he wanted to die, he said:" It is enough! Now, O Lord, take my soul, for I am no better than my ancestors "1 Kings 19:4 b. b). He felt he had failed to make the Israelites to repent, * Courtesy of PelitaHidup.com c). He felt lonely, just alone in the struggle for the truth of God. "He replied:" I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts, because the people of Israel have forsaken the covenant, thrown down Your altars and killed your prophet prophets with the sword; I alone am left alive, and they seek my life "1 Raj19 : 10 God is not standing still, he remains concerned that Elijah was discouraged. He let Elijah break and fall asleep, then God sent this angel to feed Elijah. God also came to encourage him and strengthen his faith in the Mount Horeb it. God really will not leave the prophet or his people are faithful. * Courtesy of PelitaHidup.com "Word of God to him:" Go, return into thy way, through the wilderness of Damascus, and after you arrive, you shall anoint Elisha son of Shaphat of Abel Meholah, to be prophet in you "1 Kings 19:15-16 When God's children wherever they are desperate, through Jesus Christ, they can ask God, to receive the strength and spirit to be able to deal with the situation. People who are excited are people who do not want to surrender, and would not be affected by the circumstances, even if it is less good. Measures / actions are not determined or influenced by circumstances. Why is that? Since, he has targets and objectives to be achieved. People who are eager to remain optimistic, they believe that together with God will be able to cope with any difficulties. "Everything matters to bear in Him who gives me strength" Philippians 4:13 People are excited to have faith, still believe in the Word of God in power. Be passionate in life, whatever the condition is going on, still have the spirit. Morale is very necessary to get what we want to accomplish. Because we will vigorously continue directing our gaze to the goal, and there were attempts to achieve it. . To be a passionate person who is always optimistic, we require: 1. Courage to act to take risks People are excited to have the courage to act. Ready to life and ready to die, they do not fear and tremble because they have a steady determination.Remember, how the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego? There is a command that has been made that when he heard the sound of the horn, flute, harp or other musical instruments then everyone should worship the statue that had been founded by King Nebuchadnezzar. They refuse to worship the statue that had been founded by the king Nebuchadnezzar. In the Book of Daniel 3:6 "Whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown immediately into a blazing furnace." Didapatilah that they did not heed the word, they do not serve nor worship the statue. Is a threat to them, with their risk should be incorporated into the fireplace. They are not worried, anxious and afraid, even bravely to accept the punishment. They maintain the faith that they trust. Here's what they said to the king, Daniel 3:17-18 "If God that we were able to let our worship, He will deliver us from the fiery furnace, and from your hand O king. But if not, let my master know, O king, that we will not memujja gods, and would not worship the golden statue that you have set up. " They dare to say no and they dare to act the punishment already determined that. With anger the king ordered that the furnace be made seven times hotter than usual, and when they were cast into the fire, they do not burn, no hair on their head singed, even the smell of fire does not exist. "Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the door of a blazing fireplace that; berkatala he:" Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of God most high, get out and come here! "And 3:26 So they came out safely from the fire, God was with them. Boldly they say even if God does not help, they were ready to die for God. But God did not stay silent, they diluputkan of heat from the fire, they do not burn, no smell of burning, they remain intact as before. "When you walk through fire you shall not singed, and the flame will not burn you." Isaiah 43:2 b If we do something bold act of truth, God will help, God would defend His Word.So do not be afraid, face it every issue, do not run away, God gives strength so that we can achieve success. . 2. Attitudes do not want to give up In the Bible there is a story about a woman who was 12 years old suffering from bleeding. This woman has been treated by various physicians, but the situation worsened. This woman is not desperate, he still has the spirit to heal. When he heard the news about Jesus the Healer, she began trying to find him, because he believed it was Jesus who can help to cure it. This woman is a passionate person. When Jesus was on his way toward the head of the synagogue's house, amid a crowd of many people, this woman tried to approach Jesus to receive healing from Him. This woman would not give up, he still has a spirit, he continued to go up to Jesus even though he was in pain, maybe he walked not like normal people because of his disease, slow-but he kept trying to get ahead approached Jesus from behind. This woman has a goal to recover, he has faith, "She said to herself:" If I only touch His garment, I shall be whole. "(Matt. 9:21). After it was done she began to recover. His efforts are not wasted. He succeeded, she recovered. Everyone wants to draw closer to Jesus will not give up, keep fighting to get what they want to achieve. "But as for you, take courage, do not be weak your spirit, because there is reward for your efforts" 2 Chronicles 15:7 "And that God rewards those who sunggguh seek him" Hebrews 11:6 b If your spirit is weak, rise to the search for God, by praying, reading the Word of God, following the worship and praise and worship him. There must be a new force and wages will He gives, that's His promise. . 3. Faith The Apostle Paul after his conversion, gave his life to serving God, he is fulfilling God's call as a one of the apostles to suffer for Christ. "In all things our side, yet not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken, struck down, but not destroyed." 2 Cor 4:8 "I exert a lot of tired and heavy work; often I did not sleep, I was hungry and thirsty; often I fasted, cold and without clothes." 2 Cor 11:27 In mengiring Jesus, Paul was a lot of suffering and persecution. Paul also experienced sadness, he was abandoned by his friends. "At my first, no one to help me, but all left me, But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that the Gospel preached by me, And God will let me, every effort is evil, He will save me, so I enter into the kingdom in Heaven.Divide the glory for ever ". 2 Timothy 4:16-18 In Rome at that time a great persecution was going on, and no one dared to admit to know the apostle Paul. Paul felt lonely and disappointed, but he still felt the presence of God, who gives him strength. Paul acknowledges that he has a firm belief, because the Gospel is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes. Paul was able to face and overcome all obstacles because there is a God who always gave him aid and strength. Because of the Apostle Paul's unwavering faith to keep fighting, and even faithful unto death for the Lord. "I've finished the game well, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. It has now been available for me the crown of righteousness which will be given to me by God, the Just Judge, in his day, but not only me but also to everyone who missed his coming. "2 Tim 4:7-8 Whatever the circumstances we now face, we must not lose hope, despair or let go of faith when faced with various problems. Face it all with God, we will be able to experience new experiences with God. Every Word of God that we need to happen to us, we must still believe, for it is God's word written: "I will not violate my covenant, and what comes out of my lips would not I changed" Psalm 89:35 All that God promised through His Word, will not be withdrawn, and God does not deny His appointment was. Point your views, thoughts and hearts to His Word, because that is the truth that will heal us. God was very good. "The Lord is near to those broken hearts, and He saves those crushed his soul" Ps 34:19. We must believe in His Word. In order to remain steadfast faith, read, reflect and perkatakanlah Word of God to ourselves and to others. The spirit is a way to get what we need. Remain enthusiastic, have the courage to do the Word of God, never give up and remain firm grasp of God's promise to become a reality. God restore every broken spirit. People who are eager to be always optimistic in the face of every problem, to achieve success. Good luck and keep the spirit, God bless us all.
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