1 Kings 17-2 Kings 1 : The Miracles of the Lord through Elijah

What miracles did the Lord performed through the prophet Elijah in each case?

1 Kings 17:1 - sealing of the heavens

1 Kings 17:2–6 – fed by ravens and drank from the brook

1 Kings 17:8–16 – unlimited supplies for food

1 Kings 17:17–22 – priesthood blessing; bringing back the dead

1 Kings 18: 31–38 – burnt offering

1 Kings 18:41–45 – abundance of rain

1 Kings 21:17–19; 22:34–38 – death by prophecy

2 Kings 1:9–14 – consumption by fire

Reading through these scriptures really helped expand my perception of miracles. Miracles are acts of God regardless of the result. In some cases, these miracles were the result of men trying to tempt the Lord. They demanded proof in their prideful heart and unknowingly accepted their own death in some cases. However, in most cases the miracles we see are of bountiful blessings and healing. For example, the woman and her endless supply of food that she might feed her and her son during the drought. That is an act of God and a blessing for obedience and sacrifice.

These scriptures remind us to be aware of the intentions of our hearts because sometimes the Lord will bless us with exactly what we have asked for. We must remember that as miracles are an act of God, He is all-powerful and has the ability to take a life just as He can grant one. He desires to bless and protect us in all that we do and not to bring about destruction.