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God Always Uses The Willing Servant · The Bible Bit Podcast

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  Welcome back. This is Kimmy Miller of Woman at the Well Ministries,
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  bringing you another Bible bit for you to enjoy.
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  God always uses the willing servant.
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  Today, as we journey through the scriptures, gleaning the truth from God's word,
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  we're going to conclude our study of 1 Kings 19.
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  Today, we are going to focus on the truth that God never gives up on his children,
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  and regardless of our past mistakes, God will always use the willing servant.
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  1 Kings 19, 15-16 says, And the Lord said unto him, Go, return on thy way to
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  the wilderness of Damascus.
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  And when thou comest, anoint Hazael to be king over Syria.
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  And Jehu, the son of Nimshi, shalt thou anoint to be king over Israel.
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  And Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abimelel shalt thou anoint to be prophet in thy room.
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  Elijah was fully restored physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
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  God didn't condemn him. He cared for him, spoke truth into his life, and gave him direction.
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  Elijah was fully restored and ready for battle again.
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  God had given Elijah what he needed and was now renewing Elijah's purpose and
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  giving him his next steps for his work for the kingdom.
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  Him. God sent Elijah on assignment. He gave him specific instructions.
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  God called Elijah to call Elisha as his successor.
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  God not only restored Elijah and gave him a new purpose, but he also made sure
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  that Elijah's ministry, his whole ministry, would continue through Elisha because
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  of Elijah's faithful obedience and mentoring.
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  Friends, this account of Elijah's life reveals to us that restoration isn't
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  just merely the relief from our pain.
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  It is the renewal for God's service.
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  God may not reveal to you your entire future, but he will always give to you
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  your next faithful step.
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  Elijah was recommissioned for the army of the Lord.
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  What mishap in your life or misstep in your journey has made you feel as if
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  you are unfit for the service of the Lord?
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  What setback has caused you to doubt your worth, lose your confidence,
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  and withdraw from serving God?
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  Friend, don't let the devil use these circumstances in your life to keep you
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  from the blessings God has planned for you through faithful service to Him. Jeremiah 29, 11.
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  There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus,
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  who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Romans 8, 1.
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  God holds nothing against you when you confess your sins, repent, and turn to him.
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  If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to
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  cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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  1 John 1, 9.
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  We are loved beyond measure, unconditionally, and forever.
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  Nothing can separate us from the love of God, Romans 8, 38-39.
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  This means your mistakes can't keep you from God's love and plan for your life.
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  Your circumstances don't remove you from God's love and plan for your life,
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  and people's opinion of your worth is irrelevant.
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  You are who God says you are, and he says that you can do all things through
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  him which strengthens you.
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  Philippians 4.13 He says that you are more than a conqueror. Romans 8.37 Romans 8.37.
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  And that you are victorious through Christ Jesus. 1 Corinthians 15,
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  57 God remembers your sins against you no more.
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  They have been cast into the sea of forgetfulness as far as the east is from the west.
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  Psalm 103, 12 My friend, you are who God says you are.
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  And He says you are fit for service. Turn to God.
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  Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands,
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  ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double-minded.
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  James 4.8 Receive your instructions for service, and purpose in your heart to do them.
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  Elijah teaches us that God is with us for the long haul.
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  He is with us in the beginning. He will be with us at our life in this world comes to a close.
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  Praise God he will be with us through eternity. God is with us.
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  God is for you. And God's love for you never changes. And his plan for you doesn't expire.
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  Let these truths inspire you not only to work diligently and faithfully for
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  the kingdom, but to also invest in others around you who will carry your work forward.
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  As we conclude this series on Elijah's life as revealed in 1 Kings 19,
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  let's carefully reflect on the lessons learned.
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  God does not abandon his servants in the wilderness.
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  He restores them there and sends them forward with renewed purpose.
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  Oh, friend, are you weary? Receive God's care. Are you afraid?
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  Bring your fears honestly to him.
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  Are you confused? Listen for his voice.
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  Are you lonely? Remember that God preserves, protects, and cares for his people.
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  Are you discouraged? take the next step of obedience.
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  And above all, remember you are loved.
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