In 1st Kings we see Israel going through many leaders because they would not listen to the Lord. There were factions that rose up and many kings overthrown. The people were electing leaders by popularity or power rather than by guidance from the Lord. In spite of warnings from the Lord there was turmoil and strife and their evil practices became worse with each king. Any time we turn from the Lord and go our own way our house eventually becomes one of chaos and strife. Then we see Elijah the prophet stand up to King Ahab and tell Him the "As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word." That came to pass and Ahab was facing a real dilemma. Follow my wife Jezebel and worship Baal and have famine or believe and be obedient to God? The Lord had to do some bind boggling things to get Israel's attention. We all have those choices to make. The Lord will lead us if we will take His instruction. We see God providing during that time to the obedient and faithful. We see throughout scripture where God always takes care of those committed to Him through times of strife and judgment on the land.
In Matthew we see Jesus sending out the twelve for ministry. They were just made apostles and they were sent right out to serve. Where the Lord calls us to serve is where He has sheep that need to see Him involved in their lives. He said "Freely you have received, freely give"(vs. 8). We are to go and tell the good news to others as God sent His servants to us. 19 "...do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, 20for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you." Let's leave the house today looking for those the Lord sends and let's be on mission with the Lord telling them the good news that was brought to us. "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!" Romans 10:9 (NIV)
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