A Moment with Joni Eareckson Tada

Even a Powerful Prophet

Episode Summary

Even Christians can be as vulnerable as the mighty prophet Elijah.

Episode Transcription

Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada. And you ever feel like you have spaghetti for a backbone? I just bet you do; I know I’ve felt like that when facing a fearful problem! But that’s when I think of the prophet Elijah. When he felt he just couldn’t face his dire circumstances, he threw up his hands and in 1 Kings 19 said, “... I have had enough, Lord, take my life...” Wow! There’s something [and I don’t know how to put this], something almost encouraging about that statement from Elijah. It shows that even a powerful prophet can have noodles for knees. And that should hearten you as we Christians are as vulnerable as the mighty prophet Elijah. So, if you are feeling the grip of despair, if you—like Elijah—feel like you are on your last legs, ready to throw in the towel, just know that we’d like to pray for you. Share with us your prayer need today, would you, at joniandfriends.org.

 

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