There are times some people have past their peaks in careers of their life, they feel a sense of loss and despair. Is it really necessary? Let us look at the example below.
When the prophet Elijah bravely and single-handedly defeated 450 prophets of Baal—or so he thought. Yet he hadn’t really done it alone; God was there all along! But later, feeling all alone, he asked God to take his life.
God lifted Elijah’s spirits by bringing him into His presence and giving him new people to serve. He must go and “anoint Hazael king over Aram,” Jehu “king over Israel,” and Elisha “to succeed you as prophet.” Invigorated with renewed purpose, Elijah found and mentored his successor.
Our great victories may lie in the rearview mirror. We may feel our life has peaked, or that it never did. It doesn’t matter. Look around. The battles may seem smaller, the stakes less critical, but there are still others who need you. Serve them well for the sake of Jesus and it will count. They’re our purpose—the reason we are still here. Holy Spirit, open my eyes to those I can serve for Jesus’ sake.
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