“Nevertheless, in their presumption they went up toward the high hill country…” Numbers 14:44 (NIV) And that without the ark of the Lord’s presence. I got chills when I read this account in Numbers. First thought? What idiots. Until God, in His kindness, nudged me with… You ever taken it upon yourself to fight a fight without my consent? Maybe. Okay, yes. Why? Pride is a big factor. But lurking behind my impulsive need to have my say and right the wrong is fear. In the right

Elijah came to a broom tree, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. Then he lay down and fell asleep. All at once an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” He looked around, and there by his head was some bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank and then lay down again. The angel of the Lord came back a second time and touched him and said, “Get up and eat, for the journey is to much for you.” I Kings