Elijah, the prophet, staged a showdown between God and Baal on Mt. Carmel in front of all Israel. Two sacrificial bulls were selected. Whichever god answered by setting fire to the altar of sacrifice would be declared the true God. Baal’s prophets, all 450 of them, began calling out to Baal. He didn’t answer. He could not hear them. God answered in emphatic fashion. He hears the cry of His servants.

In the hour of true need, rely on the True God to answer. All else will fail. Only He can hear.

DAILY PRAYER: Lord, to whom can we go apart from You? You alone are our Helper in time of need.

DAILY READING: 1 Kings 16-18