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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: Thank you for you encouragement, and also for addressing the actual question. That part of the verse really jumped out at me when I read the chapter (yes, I did read the whole chaper; it is really neat the comfort and encouragement God provided for Elijah); I had to wonder why Elijah would say he is no better than his fathers. I can certainly understand if he did feel unworthy of God's love for his lack of trust, since that is just what our enemy will tell us; he is a liar and the father of lies. But, praise God! Christ came to destroy the work of the devil. (1 John 3:8) That verse has been one the ones the Lord has been bringing to my mind as an encouragement lately. God has been good to provide me with encouragements just when I needed them, and I know He will be faithful to continue to do so. By the way, I am not having trouble sleeping - I sleep fine at night whenever the baby will let me. I don't have any trouble eating, either, except that I eat too much junk. And I really want to avoid medication, since I am breastfeeding my baby. Probably in the sleeping and eating department, the fatigue and unbalanced diet are adding to the low feelings I experiance. Thank you for the concern and advice. If you think of me from time to time, I'd appreciate your prayers. Elaine |