Elijah escapes Jezebel’s attempt to kill him and the Lord sustains and speaks to him. Elijah calls Elisha to follow him and serve the Lord.

• What was Elijah judging his life and circumstances by in verse 4? Compare this with verse 18.
• Sometimes when you’re troubled in spirit as Elijah was, in addition to seeking the Lord for help you need to eat a good meal and take a nap!