DCLM Higher Everyday 30 July 2025 — A Prophet Under Pressure
DCLM Higher Everyday 30 July 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — A Prophet Under Pressure
Topic: A Prophet Under Pressure
Text: 1 Kings 19:1-8
1And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.
3And when he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which belongeth to Judah, and left his servant there.
4But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers.
5And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat.
6And he looked, and, behold, there was a cake baken on the coals, and a cruse of water at his head. And he did eat and drink, and laid him down again.
7And the angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee.
8And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that meat forty days and forty nights unto Horeb the mount of God.
9And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?
Key Verse: “Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by tomorrow about this time” (1 Kings 19:2).
Message
Literally speaking, pressure can be defined as a continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it. It can also refer to use of influence, force, coercion or intimidation to make someone do something, often against his will. Social, emotional and psychological pressures often try to influence how we think, what we believe, what we accept and what we do. Pressures are real today. Through the educational systems, the media and the general disposition of the society, Christian youths are being coerced and intimidated to conform to a pattern of life contrary to Scriptures.
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Pressure has lots of negative consequences. It can lead to depression and suicidal thoughts. Elijah was a case in point. While under pressure and threat from Jezebel, he was ready to quit the ministry and even die. A lot of pastors have quit the ministry because of pressure and some youngsters as well have quit school. Friend, don’t let people put you under pressure. You need to build the right values and capacities for going through life. Pray and let your faith stand.
Quote: Pressures are real today
Challenge: Don’t let people put you under pressure.
Prayer for today: Lord, strengthen me against the pressures of life.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
