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"FAITH WHEN THERE IS NO HOPE LEFT"

June 20,1999

People in the world have FAITH to believe that they shall be able to sustain their carnal (worldly) habits.
As believers in Christ we must RENOUNCE THIS KIND OF FAITH, AND EMBRACE THE FAITH THAT IS SEEKING THE WILL OF GOD. Ephesians 2:1-7
The prophet Elijah did not have a regular job to sustain him; neither did he have any dwelling place that he could call "his home," Being on the run from the wicked king Ahab, God was teaching him a FAITH WHEN THERE IS NO HOPE! 1 Kings 17:1-24

Supplied by the ravens.
Sustained by a widow woman.
Facing the death of her son God was preparing Elijah to meet head on with king Ahab and his 450 Baal priests (Satan worshipers). 1 Kings 18:1-46
Facing the king.
Facing 450 powerful men steeped into black magic and witchcraft.
Faith to soak the altar with water.
Faith to run before the chariots.
But when Elijah was facing the powerful witch Jezebel, his faith evaporated! I Kings 19:1-3
The Lord never leaves his people defeated, verses 4-14
God gave him a new assignment - verses 15-18
God let Elijah find the man that was to succeed him - verses 19-21
Elisha did a full surrender.
God had given Elisha UNSTOPPABLE FAITH. 2 Kings 2:1-15

Some day a generation of Christians are going to face the forces of the Antichrist.
This is going to take a "SUPER FAITH IN GOD." This faith will only develop under the most difficult situations, hard spiritual combat training. If we are that generation, if we like it or not, God is going to train us for this coming event. Hebrews 12:1-13

Are you going to stay in the ARMY OF GOD, or are you going to run to try to save your life? Hebrews 10:35-39