Lessons from the Valley

We were blessed to have Dr. Jeff Leigh visit our little church and share a wonderful message with us. He taught about Elijah’s experience from 1 Kings 19. To listen to this message, simply click play on the audio player below. I’ve also included notes from his message with links to Scriptures he references. Enjoy!

Lessons from the Valley – 1 Kings 19:1-18

Ephesians 6:13 – it’s not about the tremendous victory in your battle; it’s about simply standing strong in the midst of your valleys.

Valleys are tough things to go through. They reveal our character and weaknesses, what we are standing on. But they can also strengthen us.

1 Kings 19:1-18

• Elijah had a tremendous victory in 1 Kings 18 – then Ahab & Jezebel threatened his life. Instead of standing, Elijah ran.
• Simple things can send you running if you don’t stand in the Lord.

1. What Are the Valleys We Create?
   • Fear + Running
   • Expectations
   • Self-orientation
   • Isolation
2. Things We Run to Instead of God
   • The past (what worked before)
     • What is the significance of Mt. Horeb?
     • How are v. 11-12 similar to things in Exodus 19 & 20?
       • Exodus 19:16, 18 & 20:18, specifically.
   • What we understand (our own wisdom)
     • What does Jesus teach the disciples in John 16:25-33?
3. How Does God Rescue Us?
   • Still, small voice; His Word
     • “What are you doing here?” v. 13
       • Echo of Genesis 3:9
   • Gets us up & starting to fulfill His commands v. 15-16
     • Directing us uniquely
   • Helps us to see others v. 18-21
     • Those who are around us
     • Those who are also IN the fight
       • 7000 faithful
       • Elisha
4. What Mountain Can We Always Stand Upon, Even When in a Valley?
   • Luke 10:17-20
     • Don’t rejoice in the little (or even big) victories in your valleys – rejoice in your salvation by faith through grace. That is the unfailing/unfading mountain that will always give you strength.