FAINTING IN OUR MINDS!

FAINTING IN OUR MINDS!

Heb 12:3

3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

           We live in a demanding world that has not been made more restful by modern conveniences. No, instead of providing peace and rest, modern gadgets have actually added to our stress. But that is only one symptom of a larger problem.

           Elijah, in 1 Kings 19:4, had been battling the prophets of Baal. By God’s grace and power he had won a great victory. Now he sits beneath a juniper tree and “ he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers.” Wow! That is hardly a victory celebration.

           Elijah had forgotten the source of his strength and blamed himself for being weary. He had been fasting for 40 days and his body was weak and tired. He was being hunted by a wicked queen who vowed to take his life. Now he requests that that life be taken from him by God. He was literally resigning his position because he was too physically and mentally exhausted to carry on.

           Rest was God’s merciful answer along with nourishment. Self care is not selfishness. It is essential maintenance for the body, mind, and soul. Elijah ate and slept and was awakened to eat again.

Isa 40:31

31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Lord, let me be wise enough to recognize my fainting spells for what they are. Let me be wise enough to wait on you for the renewal of my strength. AMEN