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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." |
Bible Question:
I have been depressed off and on for the last few months and lately been thinking of killing myself, even though I won't do it. I know it would displease the Lord and that I need to stay here to for my children and husband. But I really don't want to go on living sometimes. To find Elijah feeling the same way is something of a comfort to me. Reading this chapter encouraged me. What I was wondering about this specific verse is, does Elijah say he is no better than his fathers because he recogizes that his depression does not please the Lord, that it shows his lack of faith? Is he filled with shame and self loathing? I think he might be, since it is just like our enemy, the accuser of the brethren, to tepmt us and then accuse us and tell us how unworthy of God's love we are when we fall. Tell me what you think. |
Bible Answer: Hi, I have learnt that when I see my failure, it is an opportunity for me to turn to God and an opportunity to be perfected and to see His glory. Any rate, I think Elijah saw in himself failure-unbelief that characterized his fathers. Just liek his fathers, after seeing the power of God he run away for fear for his life, forgetting that the God that sent fire from heaven was still there for him. Nevertheless God was still faithful to his servant. I believe mcuh of what we suffer is due to unbelief. But, Praise the Lord, he called us, saved us and is perfecting us. |