May 02, 2026

In Highway to Heaven series: The Kerith Ravine (James 5:17; 1 Kings 17:1–7), we step into a hidden season in the life of Elijah. A place of isolation, dependence, and unexpected provision. While God is always at work, as Jesus reminds us in John 5:17, His work is not always visible or public. This message explores the tension between calling and concealment. Elijah boldly confronts King Ahab, only to be sent away by God to the Kerith Ravine. A place where the brook flows and ravens bring provision. It’s here, in obscurity, that God teaches Elijah trust, daily dependence, and obedience.

The Kerith Ravine becomes a powerful picture of how God prepares His people. Seasons that feel like waiting, hiding, or even drying up are often where God is refining faith and redirecting hearts. 

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