Where Do We Turn in Tough Times?

This week in our Elijah series, we discussed how the life of Elijah offers practical wisdom for our everyday faith, especially in moments of discouragement, idolatry, and humility. Drawing from 2 Kings 1, Charlie Loften explored the story of King Ahaziah seeking help from Beelzebub instead of the God of Israel, and Elijah’s bold response to this spiritual compromise. We looked at God’s call for exclusive devotion, what it means to resist both overt and subtle forms of idolatry, and why our first instinct in times of trouble matters. Charlie Loften also unpacked the importance of being “known” as a carrier of hope within our neighborhoods and relationships, embracing humility in our approach to God rather than entitlement. Through real-life examples and biblical insight, we were invited to reflect on how our trust in God shapes our responses today. Take a moment this week to consider what it would look like to humbly trust God first, and how you might become a source of hope to those around you.