Elijah- A Man Named Obadiah

On Sundays, we're continuing our look at the life of Elijah, the old testament prophet.

In I Kings 18, we meet a man named Obadiah. A follower of God but also a leading servant in the house of the wicked King Ahab. A man with a job that no one would really want. But a man who risked his own certain death by hiding and subsequently providing for 100 prophets of God during a period of drought and famine. A man who played a significant role in the history of Israel with very little historical notice. And therein lies a great lesson.

Here's the Point: God used Obadiah where he was. In a place that wasn't easy. In a difficult work environment. To have a major impact.

Often people wish for a better or different job because their current job is hard and/or the coworkers are difficult. But the Bible consistently tells us of people (Joseph, Daniel, Nehemiah.....Obadiah) who worked in very difficult work environments but people for whom God had a great plan and used them where they were.