How Did Elijah Fall? The Danger of Looking Away

How did one of the mightiest men of God end up running for his life under a juniper tree? In this episode of Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster opens 1 Kings 19 (KJV) to begin answering a sobering question: How are the mighty fallen? Using the life of Elijah and the familiar account of Peter walking on water from Matthew 14 (KJV), Pastor Webster shows us that even the greatest servants of God can stumble when they take their eyes off the Lord.You might be asking...- How could someone as powerful as Elijah be brought down by a threatening message?- Can the same thing happen to me?- How do I stay focused on God when people speak against me?- What does Peter sinking in the water have to do with my everyday life?Key points from this episode:- Elijah fell when he took his eyes off the Lord and focused on Jezebel's threat- Peter began to sink the moment he looked at the wind instead of at Jesus- Satan uses criticism, discouragement, and fear for one purpose: to make you fall- Remembering past victories helps anchor your faith in the present storm- You cannot take your eyes off the Lord and expect to standIf this devotion encouraged you, please like, leave a comment, share this video, and subscribe so you never miss a word from the Word.#WordsFromTheWord #KJV #BibleDevotion #ChristianLiving #GoodNewsBaptistChurchStay connected with GNBC:🌐 Website: www.gnbcnetwork.orgCHAPTERS:0:00 Opening0:24 Theme Intro: How Are the Mighty Fallen1:35 Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 193:22 Point One: Elijah Took His Eyes Off the Lord3:48 Scripture Reading: Matthew 145:09 Reflection: Keep Your Eyes on the Lord7:24 Closing Prayer and Blessing