The Ellen G. White 1888 Materials: Volume 2 - Ellen G. White

A little before, in the strength of the power of
God, he was full of zeal and intensity of interest for
apostate Israel, running before or at the side of the
chariot of Ahab. He was to vindicate the glory of
God. He was to challenge apostate Israel either to
serve God fully or Baal fully. But now the man
seems as weak as other men. There was no
particular word he had heard from the Lord,
directing him to take the course he had taken, and
there was no purpose to his steps. Distracted by
doubts and uncertain whither his way was tending,
he pushed this way and that for his life, but God
did not forget Elijah. He wrought for His servant,
He inquired of him, "What doest thou here Elijah?"
This history carefully and prayerfully studied
will be a help to the people of God under
difficulties. Let man be careful not to assume
responsibilities that God does not require of him,
and interpose himself between the Lord and His
tempted and tried ones so that the purposes of God
shall not be carried out in the experiences of these
persons. Difficulties will arise before the people of
God, but every soul must put his trust not in the