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NASB | 1 Kings 19:4 But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree; and he requested for himself that he might die, and said, "It is enough; now, O LORD, take my life, for I am not better than my fathers." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Kings 19:4 But he himself traveled a day's journey into the wilderness, and he came and sat down under a juniper tree and asked [God] that he might die. He said, "It is enough; now, O LORD, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers." |
Subject: Does Elijah's confession reflect shame? |
Bible Note: My beloved sister in Christ, Thank you for your words of encouragment from Gods word. You are right that my knowledge of His precious Word is a blessing, among the many blessing He has granted, most of all His own dear pressence. But I do think you are wrong that I don't really want to kill myself; I mean I don't want to on an intentional and serious level, but sometimes it is a very earnest, although gratefully fleeting thought. I think God allows these kinds of thoughts as insight into our inner being, so we can seek out the help we need. I think to say these thought come from our enemy is to give him too much credit; certainly he will try to kick us when we are down, but James clearly says that "each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed." (James 1:14) I identify pretty strongly with Elijah at this point in his journey, but this has been an encouragement to me. Here is the great man of God, who God has used mightily, despair to the point of giving up. I think this is what James means when he tells us "Elijah was a man just like us..." (James 5:17); even the greats of the Bible are as human as we an felt the sames hurt and anguish. But though I know God loves me so very much, more than I can comprehend, and feel His encouragment day by day, I still feel overwelmed sometimes. Yesterday was an especially low day. If you think of me, please pray for me. Elaine |