Daily Devotion

Wednesday, 8 July, 2026

And they took the bull that was given them, and they prepared it and called upon the name of Baal from morning until noon, saying, “O Baal, answer us!” But there was no voice, and no one answered. And they limped around the altar that they had made.

And as midday passed, they raved on until the time of the offering of the oblation, but there was no voice. No one answered; no one paid attention.

1 Kings 18:26, 29 (ESV)

Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the burnt offering and the wood and the stones and the dust and licked up the water that was in the trench.  And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces and said, “The Lord, he is God; the Lord, he is God.”

1 Kings 18:38-39 (ESV)

So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.

Revelation 3:16 (ESV)

Hot or Cold?

Reflection When I read about people worshipping Baal and Asherah, I think, “How silly to worship these false gods!” But the Holy Spirit reminds me we all have idols. Today, idolatry may not be statues but anything that takes God’s place in our hearts.

Elijah had immense faith in God. Even after the altar was soaked, he believed God WOULD set it ablaze because he knew who God is. Do we trust God like Elijah? Often, we say we trust Him but doubt soon after.

Jesus says when we have faith the size of a mustard seed, nothing will be impossible. The miracle and the power of glory do not fall on you but on God. Our part is to believe and have faith IN HIM.  

Abide in God and have faith. Set aside every idol and follow God’s voice. Though the journey is not easy, the reward of being faithful to Him is greater than anything else.
Prayer Jesus, guard our hearts from anything that is not from You. Everything we have is Yours. Help us steward what we have wisely. Teach us to seek You daily and follow Your voice. Thank You for guiding and protecting us. Amen!

Carla Crous
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