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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 15, 1912

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 7.

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Indecision

By Roxetta Runck

ROXETTA RUNCK, M. D.
“How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but, if Baal, then follow him.” How many of us halt between two opinions? Will God’s prophet have to call down fire from heaven to set us right?
And Elijah called upon his God to turn the people’s hearts back to the true Saviour, to establish them in the true path, the right decision. He cries: “Hear, O Lord! hear! Convince them that thou art the only true God.” Fire came down from heaven and consumed the sacrifice which had twelve barrels of water poured over it. What was the result of this demonstration of the mighty power of the living God before an idol-serving people? They fell on their faces and said: “The Lord, he is the God; the Lord, he is the God.” Elijah slew the prophets of Baal.
Elijah prayed for rain, and the Lord sent this blessing to the people. But Ahab went to Jezebel to tell her what Elijah had done, how he had slain the false prophets. Ahab had so soon forgotten the Lord’s blessing and his power. He was halting between two opinions. “A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.” The wicked Jezebel sought to kill Elijah; but he fled for his life. We can see him sitting under the juniper-tree requesting the Lord to take his life, to let him be numbered among the rest of the true prophets who had been slain. Elijah was faint—weary in well-doing; but an angel came and strengthened him; he gave him food and commanded him to pursue his journey, and Elijah went. He heard the still, small voice of his Lord and obeyed his will. All the knees had not bowed to Baal. Elijah’s work was not finished. Let us put off double-mindedness and listen to the still, small voice. Then shall we receive strength to pursue our journey and break the bread of Life to those who are bowing the knees to Baal. Perchance, they will see the consuming fire from heaven, yet it destroy their sins, and say: “The Lord, he is the God.” There is none other like him. “Let the people renew their strength: let them come near.” “And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul.” Remember Elijah’s cloud, and get ready for the latter rain.
Madison, Wis.