Day 167 - Read 1 Kings 17-18

The word of the Lord came to Elijah to tell Ahab there would be a drought. God told Elijah to go to the brook Cherith. God provided Elijah with water and food there. The brook dried, then God sent him to Zarephath. God miraculously provided food for Elijah and the house of a widow using a small amount of flour and oil. The widow’s son became ill and had no breath in him. God healed him and the widow believed Elijah’s words. In the third year, God sent Elijah to Ahab. He gathered Israel, the prophets of Baal, and the four hundred prophets of Asherah. They called on Baal, with no response. Elijah called on the Lord who answered with fire. The people seized and slaughtered the prophets of Baal. Elijah prayed and God ended the drought.