DISCOURAGED? DON’T BE, THERE’S MORE WORK TO DO!
Elijah was a man of God
Strong and fiery too
He had led Israel back to God
Called down fire from heav’n
Ahab the king had gone ahead
And told Jezebel
All that prophet Elijah did
Got baal’s prophets slain
Then sent the queen a messenger
Say to Elijah
So let the gods do unto me
If I kill thee not
And when he heard that he arose
Fled for his dear life
And went into the wilderness
He was so distressed
Discouragement took hold of him
He wanted to die
Though for God he’d taken his stand
And fought a just cause
And as he laid under the tree
An angel touched him
And said to him arise and eat
The journey is great
And after this Elijah came
Thither to a cave
The Lord’s word then came unto him
What doest thou here
He answered and said to the Lord
Jealous have I been
For they have thrown thine altars down
Slain thine prophets too
And even I only I’m left
And they seek my life
But the Lord said to him return
I’ve more work for you
Jehu shalt thou anoint the king
Over my people
Elisha you will anoint too
Prophet in thy stead
Had his life been taken away
As previously asked
He won’t complete his ministry
His work won’t be done
Probably you are in the state
Of discouragement
And like Elijah you’re depressed
And full of despair
Discouragement is satan’s tool
To get you slowed down
And to make sure you don’t fulfill
God’s great plan for you
No matter what the problem is
In your life or work
Friend don’t allow discouragement
To get hold of you
Do take your burdens to the Lord
He will bear them all
Don’t give in to discouragement