God Is Still in Charge — Fire Falls on Rebellion
Key Scriptures
2 Kings 1:3 (CSB)
“But the angel of the Lord said to Elijah the Tishbite, ‘Go and meet the messengers of the king of Samaria and ask them, “Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are going to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron?”’”
2 Kings 1:10 (CSB)
“Elijah answered the captain of fifty, ‘If I am a man of God, may fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men.’ Then fire came down from heaven and consumed him and his fifty.”
2 Kings 1:15 (CSB)
“Then the angel of the Lord said to Elijah, ‘Go down with him; don’t be afraid of him.’ So he got up and went with him to the king.”
2 Kings 1:17 (CSB)
“So he died according to the word of the Lord that Elijah had spoken.”
Hebrews 12:29 (CSB)
“For our God is a consuming fire.”
Reflection Questions
What “false sources” have I been tempted to seek instead of God?
How can I approach God with more humility and reverence?
Do I respond to correction like Ahaziah (in pride) or like the third captain (in humility)?
What does this story teach me about leadership, obedience, and surrender?