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In the Conclusion the author hopes the Lord will enable readers to learn from what they've read about the life of Elijah in this book..

A summary is given of 13 major points in the book. These points help readers identity with the strengths and weaknesses of Elijah, and how they can be applied in our own lives.

Knowledge of Elijah in enhanced and reading this book. I'll read 1 Kings with greater understanding.

Be Faithful reveals what resulted from Elijah not being fully obedient to God. Consequences resulted in people getting killed.

Also, when people don't do what God asked of them, He will appoint someone else who's willing. Being qualified has nothing to do with it. Being faithful and obedient are the qualifiers.

Remaining humble is another key. Let God to the promoting, not oneself.
Be fully dependent on Him.

In Chapter 14, the Lord asks Elijah, "What are you dong here?" Elijah wasn't where he was suppose to be. Then came the excuses. And he didn't speak the absolute truth either. God is never fooled. He knew better than what Elijah was telling Him.

Later we read where Elijah heard God in a still small voice..God gave him 3 specific things to do, but he did only one. He decided it was time to anoint his successor.

Elijah had many successes, doing what no other had ever accomplished. Better Than My Father's brings to the forefront what happens when a person becomes high-minded thinking they are better than others.

Elijah started out being totally dependent of God. This chapter reveals what led to his downfall. Pride is no respecter of persons, it can happen to anyone. .

Thank God for His mercy and grace.

A severe drought was in the land. Elijah stated he heard the sound of abundance of rain, before he saw a cloud in the sky. He prayed and believed God would send rain, and He did.

Elijah had other amazing victories. He previously killed 850 people with a sword. Yet we read how he fled and hid in a cave after receiving a message that Jezebel wanted him dead. What happened, did he lose his trust in God?

In the chapter Holy Fire, we read the account of Elijah and the prophets of Baal. Elijah knew what His God was capable of, and He had no doubt, God would do as he asked of Him. God never failed him.

What abut us? Do we fully believe God can do the impossible? We may say, "I know He can, but will He?"

Be confident, the Lord can and will do the impossible. Speak God's Word first, then see the miracles to follow

In Boldly Speak His Word we read how Elijah spoke God's Word even when nothing at the time was happening. This required boldness and courage and Elijah had both. Emphasis is given to only speak God's Word, not our own doctrines and opinions. God's Word will exalt us.

Elijah mixed faith with God's Word. Like Elijah we need to be aggressive in our faith, boldly speak God's Word, and allow God to do the rest.

The chapter Listen To God serves as a greater reminder of the importance of not only listening to God but obeying what He tells us. So often impatience creeps in and we end up do things in our own time and way.

Elijah waited three years until He heard from God, A lot of patience was required.

While we wait upon the Lord, be mindful of Satan and his devious way to manipulate God's plan. Simply trust in Him!

Chapter 7 - Where the Fruit Is

So often we want to serve the Lord in a greater capacity. To witness the fruit of our labor as we do our work unto the Lord. Yet' fear and feeling inadequate can hold us back. Andrews says, "The fruit is out on the limb, but we're all hugging the trunk" I don't want to be a trunk hugger, I want to go where the fruit is.

Elijah,had faith and great trust in God, and he bore fruit.

My husband and I are enjoying Lessons from Elijah. Andrew Wommack is a gifted writer. He writes in a manner that is easy to understand, using Biblical text along with stories from his own life and that of others.

The lessons from Elijah show the importance of obeying God, especially, when we don't have all the details. Elijah obeyed God. He took action and a leap of faith, trusting God to provide what was needed..