Mountaintop Faith

The view from Mount Carmel in Israel is amazing. One can see for miles on a clear day. It was on this mountain that a major showdown between true and false worship took place. The god who accepted the sacrifice by fire would be the One, True God.

The pagan worshippers went first, calling loudly, jumping wildly, and cutting their skin. After some time with no result, Elijah set about building an altar with a trench all around. He placed the bull on the wood, poured twelve waterpots of water over the offering, and called upon the name of the Lord. Immediately God responded by sending down fire that consumed everything, stones and all.

The people fell on their faces and starting proclaiming, “The Lord, He is God!” They could not deny the miracle that just took place. Elijah’s God was obviously the One and Only God.

We often underestimate the power of God. Over and over again He has proven Himself, many times in spectacular ways. So why do we have such a hard time trusting His word? Why do we have to be reminded time and time again that God will do as He says?

The Bible defines faith as “…the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1) We have not seen God; yet we believe. Why can’t we believe in His promises? God may not answer in such dramatic ways as He did with Elijah, but He will answer and He will keep His word. Trust Him. As the Creator, nothing is impossible. Don’t let circumstances, false beliefs, or pride keep you from believing all that He has in store for you.