‘And Elijah came near to all the people and said, “How long will you go limping between two different opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him.”’ (1 Kings 18:21 ESV).
The prophet Elijah challenged the people of Israel to stop “limping,” or wavering back and forth between “two different opinions.” He called them to choose who they would follow, the LORD or Baal. Then Elijah challenged the 450 prophets of Baal to prove whose god was truly God by who would send fire to burn up their offering. And God proved Himself again to His people by sending fire from heaven.
Regardless of modern thinking, not every “opinion” is equal. Some are true and some are false. And Elijah’s God proved Himself true. Are you still “limping” along thinking all paths to God are equal, that all “opinions” are true? How long will you continue wavering with such fallacious thinking? There is only one God, and one way revealed to us to follow Him and that is Jesus Christ (John 14:6). As Joshua once challenged, “Choose this day whom you will serve, but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15).
PRAYER: Dear Father, we declare anew our commitment to serve You and You alone. We do not want to be double minded, but singularly focused on following You. Lead, guide, and direct us this day by Your Spirit. In Jesus’ name, amen.