Our scripture today is 1 Kings 18:17-18 (ESV).
When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him, “Is it you, you troubler of Israel?” And he answered, “I have not troubled Israel, but you have, and your father’s house, because you have abandoned the commandments of the Lord and followed the Baals.”
In chapter 18 Elijah directly confronts the idol worship in Israel and the royal line that supports it. You will want to read the whole chapter because it is amazing! God works through Elijah to show the people the futility of worshiping idols they made themselves and the reality of His power. For the time being, the people believe Elijah and worship the one true God.
Loving Lord, we are sorry for the times we follow whatever is popular or our own selfish desires. Forgive us, strengthen us by faith and send us to share the Good News of salvation with the world. Amen.
