Day 10 – Let It Rain

Day 10 “Let It Rain” – 1 Kings 18:41-46

It had been three and half years of drought when Elijah stood on Mount Carmel and boldly declared to King Ahab, “I hear a mighty rainstorm coming.” There wasn’t a cloud in the sky nor any evidence that would indicate a coming rainstorm. But Elijah had just witnessed one of the great demonstrations of God’s power as he called fire from heaven which consumed both the altar and all of the false prophets of Baal. It was a moment of both divine judgment and supernatural display as God was again proving Himself the One True God.

Although there was no physical evidence of the coming rain, Elijah discerned from God’s Spirit and then declared prophetically what was to come. This bold act of faith demonstrates what it’s like to trust God’s word over present circumstances.

The truth is, God is always speaking. One of the amazing aspects of fasting is that it helps quiet the noise so we can hear God’s voice and get a clearer sense of where He’s leading us. But notice what follows Elijah’s prophetic declaration: “But Elijah climbed to the top of Mount Carmel and bowed low to the ground and prayed with his face between his knees.”  

What Elijah had discerned spiritually impacted his posture physically. He had gained insight into what God intended to do, but he also understood his part in seeing it actually happen. Elijah knew that God’s will must be prayed into existence.

Seven times Elijah instructed his servant to check the sky for evidence of rain. Six times the servant returned reporting no changes. But what both Elijah and his servant couldn’t see were the invisible elements taking place that would eventually lead to a visible cloud.

They couldn’t see the water vapor rising into the air as Elijah prayed. They were unaware that the water vapor was condensing into tiny pieces of dust which were forming billions of invisible droplets coming together for the formation of a visible cloud.

But suddenly, the servants seventh trip discovered “a little cloud about the size of a man’s hand rising from the sea.” Even when it seemed nothing was changing, God was working in the invisible realm.

Elijah didn’t allow what he couldn’t see in that moment to deter him from praying what He knew God intended to bring. And it wasn’t long before a mighty rainstorm began.

Faith trusts even when the evidence is invisible. Just because you can’t see it yet doesn’t mean nothing is happening. Believe God is working behind the scenes, and your answer is being formed in the invisible realm. Just like a cloud eventually appeared, you too will see God’s answer in a powerful way. Keep on believing, don’t stop praying, because a mighty rainstorm of miracles is on the way!