Ahab and Elijah in Trouble
“AHAB went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up, . . . and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees.” Men turn naturally to what they prize most highly. Ahab lived for selfish enjoyment. In time of trouble he looked out for a good dinner. Elijah lived for God's glory. He turned instinctively to communion with God, when he was in need. So always. The Ahabs, nowadays, would rather eat and drink than pray. The Elijahs would rather draw near to God than eat and drink. It is often said of a drunkard that because of his troubles at home or in his business, or because of his sorrows and disappointments, he “took to drink.” How low and depraved a man must be to turn to gluttony or intemperance in the hour of his greatest trial!